Steamrollering all protest, Nina’s mom sends her to stay with her dad's family in India. Nina hates to leave her cat behind. If that weren’t reason enough, she barely knows that side of the family, doesn’t speak Hindi, and has severe asthma.
Once in India, Nina makes it her mission to befriend local animals despite the dangers. Her generosity and daring win her unlikely friends, and lead her to discover a link to her deceased father.
This lighthearted, modern, and fast-paced book touches on family ties, asthma, environmental pollution, treatment of animals, religious celebrations, Bollywood music, and cuisine. Although the book captures the magic of India, it doesn’t shy away from the squalor and hardship.
A charming story that will appeal to any kid with an unrequited passion for animals whatever their shape and size!
Based on the real-life adventures of the author, who as a young girl spent summers with her grandparents in India. Like Nina, she encountered wild monkeys on the roof and a stray cow that stopped by for lunch each day!
Once in India, Nina makes it her mission to befriend local animals despite the dangers. Her generosity and daring win her unlikely friends, and lead her to discover a link to her deceased father.
This lighthearted, modern, and fast-paced book touches on family ties, asthma, environmental pollution, treatment of animals, religious celebrations, Bollywood music, and cuisine. Although the book captures the magic of India, it doesn’t shy away from the squalor and hardship.
A charming story that will appeal to any kid with an unrequited passion for animals whatever their shape and size!
Based on the real-life adventures of the author, who as a young girl spent summers with her grandparents in India. Like Nina, she encountered wild monkeys on the roof and a stray cow that stopped by for lunch each day!
