Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2007
Keeping Corner
A young widow defies tradition, seeking freedom amidst India's struggle for independence.
303 pages
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Leela's life is upended when her husband dies, forcing her into widowhood's confines. As India faces drought and colonial oppression, Leela learns of Gandhi's non-violent resistance. Inspired, she questions her fate and wonders if she can find her own path to liberation. Can Leela break free from societal chains and embrace a new future?
