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A Novel in Verse

by Cathy Ostlere

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After the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination, Maya and her father are separated and she must rely on Sandeep to reunite them.

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Hooray For YA: Teen Novels For Readers Of All Ages

A good novel doesn't just transcend the boundaries of its target market — it knows nothing about target markets. Julianna Baggott recommends five "young adult" novels that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Hooray For YA: Teen Novels For Readers Of All Ages

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