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Venkatraman, Padma

Climbing the Stairs

247 pp. | Putnam | May, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-399-24746-0 $16.99
(3) YA In 1941 India, Vidya's dreams of college are dashed when her politically progressive father is seriously injured by British colonial troops. Forced to live in her grandfather's traditional household, Vidya's options narrow precipitously. With the help of an unexpected ally, she begins to regain her strength and independence. The unique setting is vividly portrayed, and the story's ending is unexpected.
Reviewer: Susan Halperin

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