The village by the sea
Desai, Anita, 1937-2015
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Lila and Hari, aged 13 and 12, struggle to keep the family, including two young sisters, going when their mother is ill and their father usually the worse for drink. When Hari goes to Bombay to find work, Lila seems to be responsible for everything. Although the book paints a picture of extreme poverty, it demonstrates the strength of the family even in the most extreme circumstances and offers a powerful picture of another culture.
Main title:
The village by the sea / Anita Desai.
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Imprint:
UK : Puffin Books, 2015.
Collation:
282 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: London: William Heinemann, 1982.
ISBN:
9780141359762 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
2211349
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