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This memoir tells the true story of Saroo Brierley, who became lost on a train in India at the age of five and was separated from his family. After surviving on the streets of Kolkata and living in an orphanage, he was adopted by an Australian family. Years later, using Google Earth, he searched for and found his biological family in India. The book is coauthored by Larry Buttrose.
Quick Summary
A boy who survived on the streets of Kolkata as a toddler, then grew up thousands of miles away in Tasmania, uses Google Earth and sheer determination to find his long-lost Indian family in an incredible true story that reads like a mystery novel. Readers will hold their breath during the search scenes, feel their hearts burst during the reunion, and be amazed that one kid with memories of a train station and a brother named Guddu could reunite with his birth mother after 25 years. If your kid loved the emotional punch and hope of "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio, they'll be moved by this real-life story of finding where they truly belong. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 (ages 9-13) who enjoy true stories about resilience, family, and never giving up.