The first time I read this book I was in 5th grade and it was for a book report. For the first two chapter's or so I just couldn't get into it and was on the verge of picking another book when my mother told me that I shouldn't base the book's worth on the first few pages. So, I listened to her, and I finished it. More than ten years later it is still one of my favorite books. I find myself going back to often, when I have nothing new to read, or when I'm doing a little spring cleaning and happen to find it in a forgotten corner.

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Fascinating, heartbreaking -- this book is a quick read that will stick with you for a long time. The title character is smart and has a strength of spirit anyone can admire and cheer for. And if, like me, you read through it in one sitting and are thirsting for more, there is most fortunately a sequel, Haveli.

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