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Description
In a rural Bangladeshi village, ten-year-old Naima is skilled at painting traditional decorative designs on floors and walls. When her family faces financial hardship, she disguises herself as a boy to become a rickshaw driver and earn money. The story follows her struggle to support her family while navigating gender expectations.
Quick Summary
Ten-year-old Naima trades her paintbrush for a rickshaw wheel when she disguises herself as a boy in Bangladesh, turning her artistic talent into a daring plan to save her family from poverty. Readers will cheer as she navigates bustling streets, keeps her secret identity hidden from everyone, and discovers that courage sometimes means pretending to be someone else to help the people she loves. If your kid likes "Esperanza Rising" or "A Single Shard," stories about young people in different cultures facing big challenges with determination, they will be completely absorbed by Naima's journey. This book is perfect for kids ages 9 to 12 in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy heartfelt stories about standing up for family and breaking expectations.