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Available
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PB Whe
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Publication
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (2014), Edition: Reprint, 260 pages
Description
As Rosalind continues to straddle the proper English world of her family and the culture of 1920s India where they live, her support of Gandhi and his followers in opposing British rule grows and she considers trying to carry the rebels' message to Edward, Prince of Wales, during his visit.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
260 p.; 5.13 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member bookwren
The intriguing title attracted me to this novel. Rosalind James has noble dreams about saving India from the British, but most of her well-meant efforts don't come out as she expected.
LibraryThing member SuPendleton
The novel explores a young girl's realization that she does not share her parents view that India should be under British rule. She is living a privileged life in India but is slowly becoming more aware of the importance of India's struggle for independence. I like the inclusion of descriptions of
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the market place and what it would be like to live in both worlds. I also like the fact that the protagonist, Rosy, is a strong female character. I was interested to see how her life would change in India, but the novel ends before their is any change. I wish the author had continued on with the story. I wanted to know how involved she would become in the movement for India's self government. Show Less
LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
A riveting story that does nicely as an accessible introduction to Gandhi for kids. The main characters are vivid and distinct from the start, and the contrast of Rosy's rarefied living situation and her earnest ideals for India sets up an interesting conflict. A compelling story with unexpected
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moments of humor that enhance the story and characters. Show Less
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Pages
260