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Looking for Bapu
By Banerjee, Anjali
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-38574-657-1 978-0-38590-894-8
- Publisher
- Lamb Random
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2006
Gr 4-7 Living with working parents in the Seattle area, Anu spends a lot of time with his Indian grandfather. When Bapu has a stroke and later dies, the boy cannot let go of his guilt or his wish to stay connected. Then Auntie Biku visits from India, bringing a video of the "sadhus", or holy men, and Anu is inspired to become one of them so that he can maintain his contact with Bapu. His adaptat...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2006
Eight-year-old Anu is bird watching with his beloved grandfather when Bapu has a massive stroke and dies. From India, Bapu brought to America magical stories of gods, delicious Indian cooking, and total devotion to his grandson. Anu's loss and guilt (he thinks he should've run faster to get help) are overwhelming. And thus begins Anu's quest to bring his grandfather back: with help from his frien...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
