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If the gods wanted Akash to have an education, he is told, they would give him one. But, Akash has spent his entire twelve years poor and hungry. So, he decides to take control of his own life and try for a scholarship to the city school where he can pursue his beloved math. But, will challenging destiny prove to be more than he has bargained for? In this raw and powerful novel, fate and self-determination come together in unexpected ways, offering an unsentimental look at the realities of India.
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"I read Sarswati's Way in one gulp! Akash's story is compelling because of Akash himself: a beautifully-drawn boy who is by turns bewildered and resourceful; naive and clever; discouraged and determined. I ached for him and cheered him on and will long remember him."
Linda Sue Park, author of Newberry Medal Winner A Single Shard
"Saraswati's Way rings with important truths: that cultural difference fascinates us into seeing the world from new perspectives while the universality of human experience touches us into embracing other ways of being; that knowledge of right and wrong are the same everywhere. I love everything about this book. Its depictions of a dusty Indian village, an exotic Indian festival, fantastical stor
Suzanne Fisher Staples, Newberry Honor author of Under the Persimmon Tree
"Monika Schroder gives a vivid picture of India and its street children in this powerful story of Akash, a twelve-year-old boy, who knows what he wants. He risks his life and his beliefs until he discovers Saraswati's way. This is a compelling tale of today's India from someone who knows it well."
Gloria Whelan, author of the National Book Award Winner Homeless Bird