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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 16 min read
In Andal's House
By Gloria Whelan, Amanda Hall (Illustrator)
Part of the Tales of the World series
A boy's Diwali invitation reveals deep societal divides. Where does he truly belong?
3.5/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings
40 pages· 1,394 words· Est. 16 min read
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Bookroo's summary
In Gujarat, young Kumar navigates two worlds: one bound by prejudice, the other promising freedom. Invited to a Diwali celebration by his high-caste classmate Andal, Kumar's hopes are dashed when he's turned away. This rejection forces him to confront the harsh realities of societal divisions. As he grapples with anger and confusion, Kumar must decide where he truly fits in a world torn between tradition and modernity. Will he find a place where he belongs, or remain caught between two conflicting worlds?
From the publisher
As a young boy in Gujarat, India, Kumar sometimes feels like he lives in two worlds. First there is the old world where people and their choices are determined by prejudice and bigotry. But then there is the second, modern world: in this world Kumar can be friends with whomever he chooses and his future looks bright. As part of the annual Diwali celebration, Kumar is invited to the house of his classmate Andal to watch fireworks. Andal is from a high-caste Brahmin family so Kumar is especially pleased to be included. But there in Andal’s house, Kumar’s two worlds collide in a very unpleasant way. Instead of being welcomed as a guest, Kumar is sent away, forbidden to join the festivities. Angry and hurt, Kumar is left questioning his place in Indian society. Where does he fit in? To which world does he really belong?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,394
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 860L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 158692
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781585366033
- LCCN
- 2012033684
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