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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Rickshaw Girl
By Mitali Perkins, Jamie Hogan (Illustrator)
A young artist's bold plan to aid her family spirals into debt, testing her courage and creativity.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,150 ratings
96 pages· 9,241 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In a vibrant Bangladeshi village, Naima, a gifted painter of traditional alpana patterns, yearns to contribute financially like her friend Saleem. Her impulsive attempt to help plunges her family into deeper debt. Faced with this crisis, Naima must harness her creativity and resourcefulness to find a solution. Can she defy tradition and save her family from financial ruin? This tale of courage and innovation explores the challenges of a changing Bangladesh, offering a glimpse into the power of art and determination. Includes a glossary of Bangla terms and insights into microfinance.
From the publisher
Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family. When Naima’s rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day. Includes a glossary of Bangla words and an author’s note about a changing Bangladesh and microfinance.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 9,241
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.7
- F&P level
- ~Q
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2008
- First published
- February 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781580893091
- OCLC
- 232649199
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