Rickshaw Girl, Softcover

Name: Rickshaw Girl, Softcover
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ISBN: 9781580893091

By: Mitali Perkins

Illustrated By: Jamie Hogan

Charlesbridge / 2008 / Paperback

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Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family. When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day. Includes a glossary of Bangla words and an author's note about a changing Bangladesh and microfinance.

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Title: Rickshaw Girl, Softcover
By: Mitali Perkins
Illustrated By: Jamie Hogan
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 96
Vendor: Charlesbridge
Publication Date: 2008

Dimensions: 8.75 X 6.13 (inches)
Weight: 5 ounces
ISBN: 1580893090
ISBN-13: 9781580893091
Ages: 7-10
Stock No: WW93091

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The moving and critically acclaimed story of a young, artistic Bangladeshi girl who bravely defies tradition in order to support her family through hard times.

Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family.

When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day.

New York Public Library’s "100 Best Children's Books of the Past 100 Years"
Jane Addams Honor Book
Maine Library Association Lupine Honor Book
ALA Amelia Bloomer Project Award Book
Bank Street Best Children's Books List (Starred)
Association of Children's Booksellers Best Book

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Mitali Perkins is the author of several novels for children, including SECRET KEEPER, the First Daughter series, BAMBOO PEOPLE, MONSOON SUMMER, and The NOT SO-STAR-SPANGLED LIFE OF SUNITA SEN. She lives in California.