Washoe County Library System

"Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive. Padma shares with us an unflinching peek into the reality millions of homeless children live every day but also infuses her story with hope and bravery that will inspire readers and stay with them long after turning the final page."--Aisha Saeed, author of the New York Times Bestselling Amal Unbound. Four determined homeless...

When Tara's mother and her healer grandfather flee their Indian village, she and her brother are bullied by a cruel stepmother as the town falls prey to a mysterious new healer, Zarku, and the townsmen vanish, only to reappear as monsters.

Living in disguise as a peasant in the fields, Reya's sole focus is protecting the Bookweaver's secret, but when her father is taken, Reya must flee deep into the jungle, alone with her best friend Nina and one ancient book.

Thirteen-year-old billionaire Gerald Archer and his friends Ruby and Sam Valentine go on vacation to India, hoping to forget about Mason Green and his diabolical quest, but secrets from Gerald's family history and Green's minions have the trio in trouble again.

In Dakor, India, Jiva looks forward to a feast of peas from his garden, but when they are stolen at harvest time, Jiva sets out to catch the thief.

Presents the three adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised by animals in an Indian jungle, as well as other animal stories and songs. "For fans of all ages, legendary British writer Rudyard Kipling’s complete collection of enchanting fables set in India—the basis of the beloved animated Disney film and a modern cinematic retelling from director Jon Favreau—now available in a deluxe four-color illustrated collectible edition. The Jungle Book...

Three little monkeys swing through a market in India causing mayhem as they playfully pass through the stalls.

"When Jyoti visits her grandmother halfway around the world, she is overwhelmed by the differences between India and home. At first she feels lonely and out of place, but soon, despite a language barrier, she and Sita Pati are able to understand each other. They form a bond--looking at books together, making designs with colored sand, shopping at the market, playing games, eating chapatis, and sipping warm milk with saffron to bring sweet dreams....