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In this second book of the Surya Trilogy, two siblings named Jaspal and Marvinder search for their father, who is imprisoned in London. The children, originally from India, struggle with their longing to return to their village while navigating their new lives in England. A mysterious white horse appears as they cope with their father's absence and their mother's call to come back to India. The story explores themes of family, identity, and belonging as the siblings deal with forgiveness and their divided loyalties between two cultures.
Quick Summary
This emotionally charged story follows two siblings torn between two worlds as they navigate family loyalty, first love, and the painful search for forgiveness while their father sits in a London prison. Kids will root for Marvinder as she balances exciting new friendships and a budding romance with the violin against her mother's expectations, while Jaspal wrestles with anger and a desperate longing to Return to the Secret Garden his village. If your kid loves the emotional depth of "Esperanza Rising" or the family drama in "Refugee," they'll be swept up in this heartfelt sequel. Perfect for readers in grades 5 through 7 who enjoy stories about identity, belonging, and growing up between cultures.