Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Thirst
Varsha Bajaj
Ages: 9+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-593-35439-1
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While studying for final exams, Minni, 12, discovers a theft ring depriving her poor Mumbai neighborhood of needed water. Despite growing family responsibilities, she combats the injustice.