Rickshaw Girl

Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family. When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day. Includes a glossary of Bangla words and an author's note about a changing Bangladesh and microfinance.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 02/01/2008
ISBN: 9781580893091
Pages: 91
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.76h x 6.32w x 0.30d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 112719 / Rickshaw Girl
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1