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Child of Dandelions

A girl’s determination to triumph over a devastating historical event

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In language that evokes the color, flavor and mystery of Africa and India, ... Nanji tells a suspenseful and important tale. [full review]
- Martine Leavitt
2006 National Book Award Finalist


Historical writing at its best. [full review]
- Carol Matas
1996 ALA Best Book of the Year for Young Adults


Nanji creates a platform for lively debate about the causes of war, and demonstrates how the actions of today influence the societies of tomorrow. [full review]
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Nanji evokes wonderfully the purity and bewilderment of a child awakening to terror and discovering a wretched reality. [full review]
- M.G.Vassanji
Two Time Award Winner of the Giller Prize

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