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The Golden Necklace is a thrilling chapter book set on a tea plantation in Darjeeling that School Library Journal says "will capture readers' attention before the first chapter is done."
A precious inheritance is stolen. Twelve-year-old Nepali girl, Sona, must use her wits to prove the innocence of her beloved brother, Samiran Daju. The search is on for the real culprit!
"My intent is to create characters who feel real and dear and alive to readers, even though the characters are fictional and readers might be geographically or culturally far away from them. I hope when children close the book they feel as if they've made a friend in Darjeeling. As they cheer for Sona to solve the mystery and empathize with her desire to protect her brother, the next time they drink a cup of tea they might think of the hands that plucked the leaves." --Mitali Perkins
New from National Book Award finalist Mitali Perkins, author of the best-selling Rickshaw Girl, The Golden Necklace is a contemporary mystery filled with vivid characters and set against a complex and multilayered political and cultural backdrop, showcasing a strong girl protagonist readers will root for.
"A page-turner that's richly threaded with social conflict." --Kirkus Reviews
Available now from Charlesbridge!
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