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    Saraswatis Way

    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

    Monika Schröder

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    26 Comments

    5. Tina "The Book Lady" on

      This sounds like a very interesting book. I’d love to share it with my readers – thanks!

      Tina “The Book Lady’
      contact(dot)thebooklady(at)gmail.com

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    7. Tina "The Book Lady" on

      Hi – be sure to add your book reviews & giveaways to my weekend linky: Read a Book Lately? Family Friendly books requested. Thanks! Tina “The Book Lady”

      http://familyliteracyandyou.blogspot.com/2010/10/read-book-lately-its-show-and-tell.html

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    8. Sheyla on

      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

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    9. Tracy on

      This sounds like a great book for middle grades. My children would love it. Thank you for the opportunity to receive a signed copy.

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    10. Renee Alam on

      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 🙂

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    11. Jodi F. on

      Always looking for good multicultural titles for our collection. Thanks for pointing this one out! Would love to read it.

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    12. Johannah B on

      This one is just beyond my youngest reader…but I think the story might be a good one — and a peek into another culture.

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    13. Sonal Modisette on

      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!

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    16. Renee Alam on

      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!

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    19. Cheryl L on

      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.

      ccrlund at gmail.com

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    23. Bianca Schulze on

      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!

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