The Bridge Home

A beautifully written middle-grade debut, this novel tells the story of four determined homeless children who form a family and survive on the dangerous streets of Chennai, India. Padma Venkatraman infuses the story with hope and bravery that will inspire readers, as the children use their instincts and grit to make a life for themselves. However, when illness strikes, Viji must decide whether to risk seeking help from strangers or to keep holding on to their fragile, hard-fought freedom.