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It is 1984, and fifteen-year-old Maya is on her way to India with her father. She carries with her the ashes of her mother, who has recently committed suicide, and arrives in Delhi on the eve of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination - one of the bloodiest riots in the country's history. Then Maya is separated from her father and must rely upon the help of a mysterious, kindhearted boy, Sandeep, to safely reunite them. But as her love for Sandeep begins to blossom, Maya will have to face the truth about her painful adolescence . . . if she's ever to imagine her future. In this gorgeous, haunting portrait of love, loss, and growing up, Cathy Ostlere - in masterful strokes of verse - has created a simply unforgettable read.
About the Author
Cathy Ostlere??s second book, , a novel-in-verse, grew from her travels through India in 1984, the year Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards. 's story of two teenagers who fall in love while fighting to stay alive is a moving and turbulent narrative based on real historical events. Cathy's first book, , began as a series of poems and essays. In 2010, Cathy co-wrote with Dennis Garnhum, a 90 minute one-woman play based on and performed in the U.S. and Canada. Cathy's work has received many accolades including shortlists for National Magazine, Western Magazine, and CBC Literary awards. -Alberta Literary Awards Winner ?? R. Ross Annett Children??s Award, 2012-South Asia Book Award (SABA) , Highly Commended Book, 2012-Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award, Honour Book, 2012-W.O. Mitchell Award City of Calgary, shortlist, 2012-Ontario Library Association Best Bets List,Honourable Mention, 2012-YALSA, Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2012-Booklist, Editor??s Choice, Best Books for Young Adults, 2012-2009 Edna Staebler Creative Non-fiction Award - shortlist-Nominated for Outstanding New Play, 2011 Betty Mitchell Awards, Calgary-Top Ten Theatre Shows for 2011 ?? Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis-Best 11 plays of 2011 ?? The Chronicle Herald, Halifax
