I Kick and I Fly

Name: I Kick and I Fly
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780861546947
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By Ruchira Gupta

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I Kick and I Fly is a powerful coming-of-age story set in India, exploring the struggles and triumphs of a young girl as she fights against societal constraints. Determined to escape a grim future, she discovers hope and strength through sports, ultimately finding her voice and a sense of freedom. This compelling narrative offers a glimpse into resilience and empowerment amidst challenging circumstances.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories of empowerment and resilience, exploring themes of self-discovery and social justice. It offers a compelling narrative about a young girl's journey to find her voice and strength, set against a backdrop of challenging societal issues, making it both inspiring and thought-provoking.

A compelling and inspiring coming-of-age novel based on real events about fighting for what you believe in, by renowned activist Ruchira Gupta

IT’S TIME FOR HEERA TO WRITE HER OWN STORY

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In I Kick and I Fly, Ruchira Gupta has given young readers an irresistible story, and also one that could save lives. This book is a gift. —Gloria Steinem, writer and feminist activist

On the outskirts of the red-light district in Bihar, India, fourteen-year-old Heera is living on borrowed time. Her father plans to sell her into the sex trade to repay a loan. After a run-in with a bully at school, Heera meets Rini Di, a kung fu instructor who runs a hostel for at-risk girls.

Seeing the future she faces, Rini Di pays her family's debt, takes her in and teaches her. Through the practice of martial arts, Heera starts to understand that her body isn't an object to be commodified, but something that can protect her and those around her.

So when Heera discovers the whereabouts of her missing school friend, Rosy, she decides to embark on a daring rescue mission in New York to save her.

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I Kick and I Fly by Ruchira Gupta is praised for its compelling and hopeful narrative that tackles complex issues with empathy and authenticity. Reviewers highlight the book's powerful storytelling and its ability to inspire change, as it draws readers into the protagonist Heera's journey towards self-empowerment in the face of adversity. The novel's realistic and enlightening portrayal of challenging realities makes it essential reading, resonating with its audience for its emotional depth and strong, indelible characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861546947

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rock the Boat

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Ruchira Gupta Young Adult

About the Author

Ruchira Gupta is the founder-president of Apne Aap Women Worldwide. She is a social justice activist, feminist campaigner, Emmy Award–winning journalist and professor at New York University who has dedicated her life to creating a world where no child is bought or sold. I Kick and I Fly is her first novel.

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