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Rickshaw Girl
Rickshaw Girl
Author: Mitali Perkins, Jamie Hogan (Illustrator)
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 ...  more »
PBS Market Price: $7.59 or $3.69+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9781580893091
ISBN-10: 1580893090
Publication Date: 1/15/2008
Pages: 96
Edition: New
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
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5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 7
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This was a good book and proves that Bangladesh culture is not hugely different than ours, and that it is important to learn about different cultures. It is a heartwarming story about a girl named Naima. I loved the book.


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