Homeless Bird  by Gloria Whelan  - $11.95

Set in modern day India.  A teenaged girl, an arranged married to a sickly boy who dies the next day, now a servant of the boy's family.  From this loveless situation, Koly finds things to make each day bearable.  Eventually she is abandoned in the widow's city and must make her way or starve.  Using her talent of embroidery, Koli, with the help of some kind people, makes a living and a new start in life.  A story of hope and courage and how even the worst situations can be overcome with these.  Ages 11 - 18 yrs