Book Spotlight: Saraswati’s Way
The Children’s Book Review
Saraswati’s Way
Written By Monika Schröder
Ages: 12+ | 240 Pages
Publisher: Square Fish | ISBN-13: 978-1250044204
What to expect: Determination, Education
If the gods wanted Akash to have an education, he is told, they would give him one. But Akash has spent his entire twelve years poor and hungry. So he decides to take control of his own life and try for a scholarship to the city school where he can pursue his beloved math. But will challenging destiny prove to be more than he has bargained for? In this raw and powerful novel, fate and self-determination come together in unexpected ways, offering an unsentimental look at the realities of India.
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About the Author
Monika Schröder is the elementary school librarian at the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India. SARASWATI’S WAY is her second novel. Learn more about her at: www.monikaschroeder.com
26 Comments
Would like to win for my daughter, thanks!
This is one of those books that I would like for the students at school to have the opportunity to read.
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Christine
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Christine
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Christine
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This sounds like a very interesting book. I’d love to share it with my readers – thanks!
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Saraswati’s Way, sounds as though it would be a good read for our male students at NLBA. Thank you and many blessings to all who take part in making these giveaways possible.
Sheyla
Hear, hear!
This sounds like a great book for middle grades. My children would love it. Thank you for the opportunity to receive a signed copy.
This sounds like a great book…I love books that talk about how important it is for one to get an education…especially when the odds are against that person.I have 3 daughters so they would all love a chance to read this.In our house,books are like clothes,passed down to each child,so each book in our home is truly loved 🙂
What a lovely comment. I’m thrilled that books are so cherished in your home.
Always looking for good multicultural titles for our collection. Thanks for pointing this one out! Would love to read it.
This one is just beyond my youngest reader…but I think the story might be a good one — and a peek into another culture.
I would love this book for all 3 of my children to read. My middle son is the boy on the cover! Will rewet as well!
Would love to have this for my library! Thanks!
This sounds like a really interesting read. I think my son would like it.
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It’s so great to see a book where the characters don’t have the regular names like John,Sue,etc.With all the diversity here in the US it would be great of more chidren’s books had names from other ethnicities so that we could learn the names…so many of us have a hard time pronouncing foreign names b/c we’re not used to it & it can be embarassing.Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love a chance to read this book!
I am happy to see such a mix being offered in the giveaways, thanks!
I would like to give this book to my son who likes math but is struggling with some math concepts, and they teach a different way than I learned years ago so I can’t really help him out.
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And the three winners are …
Christine W: This is one of those books that I would like for the students at school to have the opportunity to read.
Renee Alam: Hi! I just posted about the book here on my blog: http://thesecherishedmoments.blogspot.com/2010/11/another-book-giveaway.html It’s so great to see a book where the characters don’t have the regular names like John,Sue,etc.With all the diversity here in the US it would be great of more chidren’s books had names from other ethnicities so that we could learn the names…so many of us have a hard time pronouncing foreign names b/c we’re not used to it & it can be embarassing.Thanks for the giveaway!
Fran: I am happy to see such a mix being offered in the giveaways, thanks!
Keep a look out for your notifying e-mail. Congratulations!