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![]() Mumtaz quickly turns that belief on its ear with her behavior and constant lies. One of Lakshmi's flaws is that she believes that justice will prevail. When Lakshmi still refuses to work for Mumtaz, the owner of the brothel beats and starves her to within an inch of her life. The threat is real enough that Shahanna, who is in the room, opens her eyes "wide with fear" (70.Sold.27). "Do you know the way home? Do you have money for the train? Do you speak the language here? Do you even have any idea where you are?" (70.Sold.11)Īnd when Lakshmi tries to run from her first rape, Mumtaz shaves her head and threatens to slice Lakshmi's throat if she doesn't comply. ![]() She clearly has a train of employees extending to Nepal for the express purpose of giving the girls in the brothel no option of escape. Little motivates Mumtaz except for greed, and almost all of the actions she takes are to maximize her profit margin. ![]() She rules through fear, lies, and violence, and her tactics are incredibly effective. There's little complexity to her character. ![]() The owner of Happiness House is almost the quintessential villain: greedy, cruel, manipulative, and violent. Ursula the Sea Witch.īundled all together, these villains have nothing on Mumtaz. ![]() ![]() ![]() The few lines of text on each page are a call to be an agent of change. Viking Books for Young Readers.Īmanda Gorman’s lyrical anthem for children is beautifully illustrated by Loren Long. Each book is not only excellent in text and illustration but also an opportunity to discuss with K-2 children about what it means to be different from someone else-even if you are a squirrel, cat, or dog!īy Amanda Gorman Illustrated by Loren Long. The books that follow, all published in 2021, present a diverse array of contexts where diversity exists, but with kindness, it turns into love and learning. But, sometimes, those differences divide us, often prompting fear, hatred, bullying and pain. Look around at your family or friends and you know that everyone is different in appearance, opinions, styles, interest, talents and more. ROTATE EHE: Racial Justice and Equity Action Planġ0 children’s books for summer reading fun. ![]() ![]() Office of Equity, Diversity, and Global Engagement (EDGE).Quantitative Methodology Center 2022 (QMC22) Conference.Office of Research, Innovation and Collaboration (ORIC). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Maybe I should run away now, before he finds me. At this moment, I don't know how to face all this. I've never had such an experience sleeping with strangers. Oh, no, it was not the time to think about this problem. It had to be said that men's skills were not bad. ![]() Almost all of them were pictures of me being pressed under the man's body and violently hit. I grabbed my long hair, and some memory fragments rushed into my mind. I looked down at the clear kiss marks on the naked body under the quilt, and there was a faint pain in my lower body.Īll of this reminded me of the intensity between me and that strange man last night. The morning sun shone on the messy sheets, underwear, clothes, and shoes on the carpet. It was the sound of him taking a shower in the bathroom. I don't even remember his appearance.Īt this time, I heard the sound of running water. In order to ease my mood, I went to the bar alone and drank a lot. Then he turned around and went to England with a rich girl.Īlthough I'm very strong in front of my friends, I'm really sad. The boyfriend who had been in love with me for three years said that I was not gentle, considerate, and sexy. I did this because I was too sad yesterday. Last night, I had a sex with a strange man. ![]() ![]() ![]() Its story entertains the readers of all the ages and keeps that engage with unexpected twists and turns. The characters of the novel are chosen very beautifully and executed in a tremendous way. This novel reflects the great writing skills of the author. This author has a very clear idea of how to write a great story and engage the reader in a great environment. No one can beat the excellent ability of author’s writing, whenever there is a talk about great novel writing. ![]() John Conroe is the author of this beautiful novel. Brutal Asset by John Conroe Summaryīrutal Asset is a beautiful novel with a great story and impressive moral and social lesson for the readers of all age. If you are interested in reading this novel, you can download its ePub, PDF, or Mobi formats just in a few clicks. 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![]() ![]() "A touching, epistolary tale of a girl’s journey to self-discovery. I Miss You by Jen Petro-Roy is a heartfelt middle grade novel dealing with faith, identity, and finding your way in difficult times. But Cilla isn’t writing back, and it’s time for Evie to take matters into her own hands. ![]() And she writes about the new girl in school, June, who becomes her friend, and then maybe more than a friend.Įvie could really use some advice from Cilla. ![]() She writes about her life, empty without Cilla. Forbidden from speaking to Cilla, Evie secretly sends her letters.Įvie writes about her family, torn apart and hurting. ![]() All Evie wants is for her older sister to come back. "Jen Petro-Roy has created a character with the potential to be as iconic as Judy Blume's Margaret." -Erin Dionne, author of Notes from an Accidental Band GeekĮvie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister, Cilla, away to stay with a distant great-aunt. Martin, author of Rain Reign and the Baby-Sitters Club I Miss You is so moving! Evie's quiet strength and fierce determination are an inspiration. A heartbreaking-yet ultimately uplifting-epistolary middle-grade novel about family, religion, and having the courage to be yourself ![]() ![]() ![]() Dan's honesty, smarts, and earnest efforts to do good may not earn him any popularity points at school, but they will win readers' affection and admiration. ![]() With sensitivity and humor, Wood (Wildlife) traces the roller-coaster life of a boy in the midst of significant upheaval. At the top of his list is to "kiss Estelle," his new next-door neighbor and secret crush. In the depth of his misery, Dan creates a list of six "impossible" desires he wants to fulfill, including getting a job, not being a "complete nerd/loser," and reconnecting with his father. Attending public school is a nightmare for "private school refugee" Dan, and his mother can't get her wedding cake business off the ground because she keeps talking brides out of getting married. ![]() Dan and his jobless mother move into a malodorous Victorian house they have inherited from an aunt, where things go from bad to worse. Fourteen-year-old Dan finds out just how quickly life can change when his father moves out after announcing that he's bankrupt and gay. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, the pace of the novel is at the cost of developing those characters and key scenes. The characters are diverse and the plot concept is intriguing. Why I liked it: Jinxedis an action packed middle grades novel with good intentions. Can Lacey hold on to Jinx and her dreams for the future? But Jinx is different than any other baku she's ever seen.He seems real.Īs Lacey settles into life at school, competing with the best students in a battle of the bakus that tests her abilities, she learns that Jinx is part of a dangerous secret. ![]() After she repairs it, the cat-shaped baku she calls Jinx opens its eyes and somehow gets her into her dream school. One night, Lacey comes across the broken form of a highly advanced baku. But when Lacey is rejected by the elite academy that promises that future, she's crushed. ![]() Lacey Chu has always dreamed of working as an engineer for MONCHA, the biggest tech firm in the world and the company behind the "baku"-a customizable "pet" with all the capabilities of a smartphone. ![]() The basic plot from Amazon: The Golden Compass for the digital age! When a coding star enters an elite technology academy, she discovers a world of competition, intrigue, and family secrets-plus a robotic companion that isn't what it seems. ![]() ![]() But when the opportunity presents itself, Bentley can't resist Freddie's exotic beauty. Where better than in the arms of the dashing rogue Bentley "e Hell-Bent"e Rutledge? So what if he's a rake, scoundrel, and all-round devil? Scandal trails in Bentley's wake and fair maidens usually steer well clear of himand vice versa. But if Freddie can't have a husband, she's hell-bent on experiencing at least one night of unforgettable passion. She's had a disastrous London season, and now her longtime beau has thrown her over for a more eligible miss. ![]() From Rita Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Liz Carlyle comes a spellbinding novel in which the ton's most charming ne'er-do-well meets his match in a most unexpected fashion and discovers the true meaning of desire.Frederica d'Avillez is sure she will never marry. ![]() |