Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
The Bridge Home (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2019) by Padma Venkatraman was marvelous. Such a touching story that made my heart ache for the characters.
11-year-old Viji and her sister Rukka run away from an abusive home to the big city of Chennai. There they find shelter on an abandoned bridge and make a new family with two boys. Still, life is not easy. Viji hates being a ragpicker in the city rubbish heaps, but the children can sell what they find to the waste mart man, which lets them buy food and other necessities. And then . . .
You’ll have to read it to see what happens next.
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Interesting plot! I’ll be looking for this one. Thanks for the teaser.
I’m curious as to what happens next! Thanks so much for the review!
The premise sounds intriguing – and a bit Oliver Twist-ish. Definitely looking for this one to read.
Padma is such a visual writer that her writing filled my senses. Loved this story! Good to see it receive more book love.
Sounds like a good read. I love the setting.
I read this recently and loved every word. Glad to see the word being spread. Thanks for the post.