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Set against the backdrop of the devastating civil war in Sri Lanka, the narrative follows Malini, a young girl forced to navigate perilous circumstances after being separated from her parents. Tasked with the care of her younger sister, Banni, she embarks on a treacherous journey to reach their grandfather's village, evading soldiers and searching for food and shelter. The story highlights themes of resilience, survival, and the bond of sisterhood amidst chaos, capturing the harrowing yet hopeful odyssey of two sisters in a war-torn landscape.
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Malini, Robert Hillman
- Language
- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Malini
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Hillman
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781743312551
- Category
- Historical prose, Young Adult
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the devastating civil war in Sri Lanka, the narrative follows Malini, a young girl forced to navigate perilous circumstances after being separated from her parents. Tasked with the care of her younger sister, Banni, she embarks on a treacherous journey to reach their grandfather's village, evading soldiers and searching for food and shelter. The story highlights themes of resilience, survival, and the bond of sisterhood amidst chaos, capturing the harrowing yet hopeful odyssey of two sisters in a war-torn landscape.