Sold
“Sold” by Patricia McCormick is a poignant narrative that follows the life of Lakshmi, a thirteen-year-old girl from a small village in Nepal. Published by Hyperion Paperbacks in April 2008, this Turtleback School & Library edition spans 263 pages and is presented in English. The story begins with Lakshmi’s simple joys, but her life takes a harrowing turn when her family faces financial ruin due to natural disasters. Under pressure from her stepfather, she is led to believe she will find work as a maid in the city, only to discover she has been sold into a life of exploitation.
Readers will find a deeply affecting exploration of friendship and resilience as Lakshmi navigates the brutal realities of her new existence in a brothel ruled by the manipulative Mumtaz. The narrative delves into themes of family, social injustice, and the struggles faced by girls and women in challenging circumstances. Through her experiences, Lakshmi forms bonds with other girls, which provide her with the strength to endure her plight. This edition presents a powerful story that sheds light on significant social themes, making it a compelling read for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses historical and contemporary issues.
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Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her family in a small village in Nepal. Though she is desperately poor, her life is full of simple pleasures, like playing hopscotch with her best friend from school and having her mother brush her hair by the light of an oil lamp. But when the harsh Himalayan monsoons wash away all the family’s crops, Lakshmi’s stepfather says she must leave home and take a job to support her family. He introduces her to a glamorous stranger who tells Lakshmi she will find her a job as a maid in the city. Glad to help, Lakshmi journeys to India, only to learn the unthinkable truth; she has been sold into prostitution. An old woman named Mumtaz rules the brothel with cruelty and cunning. She tells Lakshmi that she is trapped there until she can pay off her family’s debt–then cheats Lakshmi of her meager earnings so that she can never leave. Gradually, Lakshmi forms friendships with the other girls that enable her to survive in this terrifying new world. Then the day comes when she must make a decision–will she risk everything for a chance to reclaim her life?
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