Mrs Naidu

Twelve-year-old Sarojini's best friend Amir might not be her best friend any more. Ever since Amir moved out of the basti and started going to a posh private school it seems like he and Sarojini have nothing in common. Then Sarojini finds out about the Right to Education a law that might help her get a free seat at Amir's school - or better yet convince him to come back to a new and improved version of the government school they went to together. As she struggles to keep her best friend Sarojini gets help from some unexpected characters including Deepti a feisty classmate who lives at a construction site; Vimala Madam a human rights lawyer who might also be an evil genius; and Mrs. Sarojini Naidu a long-dead freedom fighter who becomes Sarojini's secret pen pal. Told through letters to Mrs. Naidu this is the story of how Sarojini learns to fight - for her friendship her family and her future. A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.