Arjun

by Mahasweta Devi

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A short Hindi picture book by the great Bengali writer Mahasweta Devi, translated by Arvind Gupta. It tells the story of rural workers in Bengal, the hardships of their daily lives, and the cutting down of trees under forest laws. It also gives a strong voice to women. It's a moving way to start talking with older children about fairness, nature and the people who look after it.

Age: 1–5
Language: Hindi
Pages: 28
Publisher: ABC
Reading level: Medium

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