Boys without Names
Boys without Names by Kashmira Sheth, published by Harper Collins on May 24, 2011, is a poignant narrative that explores the harsh realities faced by children in difficult circumstances. This reprint edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows eleven-year-old Gopal, who, along with his family, leaves their rural Indian village for Mumbai in search of a better life. However, Gopal’s hopes are dashed when he finds himself trapped in a sweatshop, forced to work alongside other boys under dire conditions.
In this gripping tale, Gopal discovers that storytelling can serve as a means of connection and resilience among the boys. As they navigate their grim reality, Gopal’s efforts to share stories become a vital tool for fostering camaraderie and hope. The narrative delves into themes of poverty and homelessness, highlighting the struggles faced by boys in challenging social environments. Through Gopal’s journey, readers will encounter the power of friendship and creativity in the face of adversity.
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Trapped.
For eleven-year-old Gopal and his family, life in their rural Indian village is over: We stay, we starve, his baba has warned. They flee to the big city of Mumbai in hopes of finding work and a brighter future. Gopal is eager to help support his struggling family, so when a stranger approaches him with the promise of a factory job, he jumps at the offer.
?But there is no factory, just a stuffy sweatshop where he and five other boys are forced to work for no money and little food. The boys are forbidden to talk or even to call one another by their real names. Locked away in a rundown building, Gopal despairs of ever seeing his family again.
But late one night, when Gopal decides to share kahanis, or stories, he realizes that storytelling might be the boys’ key to survival. If he can make them feel more like brothers than enemies, their lives will be more bearable in the shop—and they might even find a way to escape.
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