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40 pp.
| Tara |
September, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-81-923171-5-1$16.95
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Bhajju Shyam.
This tale of a child venturing outside his usual sphere is set among the forest-dwelling Gonds of central India. Musa's mother sends him to fetch firewood. He marches confidently into the forest--until a "crack!" and a "boooom!" ignite his fears. A simple, satisfying story, much enriched by its cultural grounding and handsome, energetic, boldly outlined art.
Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2014