No Ordinary Day
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1554981085 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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A story of a young life affected by leprosy, in poorest India. K. Tarlow A story of a young life affected by leprosy, in poorest India. The young main character could be based on actual children rescued from a dreaded disease which is actually treatable by modern medicine. This publication supports/explains and illustrates the work of a Canadian charity dedicated to the education about, and treatment of, leprosy in India.. An important story that will inspire J.Prather Valli's story is one I won't soon forget. Her life in India is one of poverty, constant gnawing hunger, abuse and fear, yet this young girl's innocence and life affirming attitude is truly inspiring. Her continued ability to see the joy in life amidst all the pain and suffering, and her determination to overcome her situation and make something of herself results in a riveting read for young people who might find it hard to believe that many kids face this kind of existence, and also for adults who will marvel at th. ExcellentCouldn't Put It Down! Story Description:Groundwood Books|August 22, 2011|Trade Paperback|ISBN: 978-1-55ExcellentCouldn't Put It Down! Louise Jolly Story Description:Groundwood Books|August 22, 2011|Trade Paperback|ISBN: 978-1-55498-108-3There's not much that upsets young Valli. Even though her days are spent picking coal and fighting with her cousins, life in the coal town of Jharia, India, is the only life she knows. The only sight that fills her with terror are the monsters who live on the other side of the train tracks - the lepers. Valli and the other children throw stones at them. No matter how hard her life is, she tells herself, at least she will never . 98-108-3There's not much that upsets young Valli. Even though her days are spent picking coal and fighting with her cousins, life in the coal town of Jharia, India, is the only life she knows. The only sight that fills her with terror are the monsters who live on the other side of the train tracks - the lepers. Valli and the other children throw stones at them. No matter how hard her life is, she tells herself, at least she will never
An important, inspiring tale." — School Library Journal, starred review. "The story highlights not only the overcoming of adversity, but also the importance of education and literacy. It also brings to light the issue of leprosy, which is misunderstood
She’s filled with terror when she glimpses the monsters living on the other side of the train tracks — the lepers. When Valli discovers that her “aunt” is a stranger who was paid to take Valli off her family’s hands, she leaves Jharia and begins a series of adventures that takes her to Kolkata, the city of the gods. Even though Valli spends her days picking coal and fighting with her cousins, life in the coal town of Jharia, India, is the only life she knows. Valli finds that she really doesn’t need much to live and is very resourceful. But when a chance encounter with a doctor reveals that she has leprosy will Valli be able to face life as one of the monsters she has always feared, or flee to an uncertain life on the street?