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No Ordinary Day (2011)

by Deborah Ellis(Favorite Author)

3.97 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1554981344 (ISBN13: 9781554981342)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Groundwood Books

review 1: This lovely book relates the story of a homeless child in India and her transformation into society at large. It reads almost like a memoir, emphasizing details from a year-long period in her life. Her encounter with a disease (won't tell what it is!) changes her whole being, and she is thrust into a new segment of her life with the knowledge that although she is unlike most others, she is not alone.Ellis uses a perfectly believable voice for her main character, Valli, who is understandably bold and fearful of life. After enduring a rough childhood, she runs away to Calcutta, where things don't really get much better. But her good nature and humor help her make the best of it.This is also very much a moral story for tweens. I have already ordered several copies for my ... moreLibrary!
review 2: Despite the difficult subject matter (homeless, sick orphan on the streets of Kolkata/Calcutta), in keeping with any good children's book, Ellis never allows us to feel sorry for her main character, Valli. The little girl is smart, generous and wise, and finally allows adults to help her, although she has little reason to trust anyone. I found the most compelling part of this book the description of street life in Kolkata. I'd recommend this for older kids in the 9-12 category. less

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