I am not sure if I am sad or inspired. It was hard to see if this was a fairy tale story or the real world story. To categorize this as a kids read may be difficult. This is an emotional rollercoaster or maybe that's just me. Just towards the end everything gets fine and the ending is happy but the story just lingers on in the memory. Maybe because I have watched many kids in the same predicament and have accepted that this is the way that these kids are. Finding out their stories will surely leave a lump in my throat. I am sure the author who is a social worker herself, has put the situation very mildly here as its a middle grade novel. I am sure that there are far worse situations for these so called street urchins who keep popping out everyday in the city.
The narration goes on as the protagonist writes a letter to her deceased sister, much akin to Night Diaries. The length of the novel may be short, because its a middle grade read, but the story leaves an impact. I cried many times, both when I was happy and sad. It was so true and real that it never felt like a story, but rather something happening somewhere right this moment. I think its a great read for all ages, let alone the kids. I love it how the author has stringed together so many messages like bravery, hope, disability, the bonding, the forgiveness and last of all faith in a way that it was subtle yet bold to leave an impact after reading.
