A story of survival set in a small fishing villlage near Bombay. Lila and Hari, aged 13 and 12, struggle to keep the family, including two young sisters, going when their mother is ill and their father usually the worse for drink. When Hari goes to Bombay to find work, Lila seems to be responsible for everything. Although the book paints a picture of extreme poverty, it demonstrates the strength of the family even in the most extreme circumstances and offers a powerful picture of another culture.

Reviewer: Telesia Behgal

'Love the Book very much.......just wondering how strong this children are without their parents support plus they learn the hard life to survive!!!!.'

"...well-rounded and sensitively written."
The Voice

Guardian Children's Book Prize