Neela Sen
নীলা
Bengal, India – 1939
9/10
Neela’s story is beautifully written. It’s got some educational content, but I wish there was a little bit more. The doll is pretty and the doll’s clothing is really beautiful. I ended up docking a point because the chapters are long, and may make it challenging for young readers to have natural breaking points. But overall, the story is really heartwarming and a wonderful story.
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Neela is a twelve-year-old girl living in Bengal, India in 1939. She’s independent-minded, and doesn’t believe in her society’s view of women and marriage. she’s always in trouble for being a free spirit and wanting to make her own choices. She loves music and singing, and she loves talking with others. She prefers climbing trees and fishing to dressing up in a fancy sari, but she still shows true responsibility when it comes to caring for her cow, Budhi. She’s interested in politics and is brave when her family needs her help.