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Whether describing the heat of a Delhi summer or the emotions of a homesick preteen in a strange land, Darnton gets the details right, bringing characters and story to life and also educating readers about the economic discrepancies rampant in India. Blond American Chloe s perspective gives Western readers a way into this tale of inequality in a foreign culture. <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b> The heart of the story standing up for others, despite social or economic class can offer a good discussion for readers and hopefully get them thinking about those around them. <b>Booklist</b> An informed and informative work of fiction that incorporates eye-opening facts about poverty and social systems outside of the United States while never losing the protagonist s authentic and relatable voice. Evocative in setting, sympathetic in character, and noble in intent, this story is for armchair travelers and seekers of fairness and friendship. <b>The Bulletin</b>

Whether describing the heat of a Delhi summer or the emotions of a homesick preteen in a strange land, Darnton gets the details right, bringing characters and story to life and also educating readers about the economic discrepancies rampant in India. Blond American Chloe s perspective gives Western readers a way into this tale of inequality in a foreign culture. Kirkus Reviews The heart of the story standing up for others, despite social or economic class can offer a good discussion for readers and hopefully get them thinking about those around them. Booklist An informed and informative work of fiction that incorporates eye-opening facts about poverty and social systems outside of the United States while never losing the protagonist s authentic and relatable voice. Evocative in setting, sympathetic in character, and noble in intent, this story is for armchair travelers and seekers of fairness and friendship. The Bulletin

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Kate Darnton is a writer and book editor from Boston. She lived with her family in New Delhi for five years. They now live in Amsterdam.

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