Shenaaz Nanji
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As one of the largest and oldest Roman Catholic churches in Paris, France, Notre Dame holds a special place in the religious, architectural, and political history of the city. Today, restoration of the cathedral continues
in the wake of a 2019 fire that severely damaged the building. Discover more in Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the titles in the Houses of Worship series.
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When she is little, Mala gets lost in the forest during a storm, and she is kept safe by a peepul tree. Mala becomes friends with the tree, and when her father wants her to marry, she doesn't want to move away from her tree. In this tale from Nagaland, find out how through bravery Mala is able to save her tree.
7) Vatican City
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Vatican City is an independent city-state nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy. This small city is home to the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter's Basilica, where
most of the Roman Catholic Church's papal ceremonies take place, is Vatican City's best-known building. Discover more in Vatican City, one of the titles in the Houses of Worship series.
8) Bopuluchi
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In this tale from Punjab, Bopuluchi is a poor young girl who doesn't have any family. Until a man arrives, claiming to be her uncle. But is he really? Bolpuluchi must use her wits to outsmart him.
11) Shaira's Secret
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Shaira doesn't know what to give her mother for Divaali, when she finds beautiful necklace in the street. Then, Shaira hears that the queen is missing her necklace. But Shaira doesn't have anything else for her mother. What will she do? Learn the value of honesty in this tale from Rajasthan.
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IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
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In Uganda in 1972, fifteen-year-old Sabine and her family, wealthy citizens of Indian descent, try to preserve their normal life during the ninety days allowed by President Idi Amin for all foreign Indians to leave the country, while soldiers and others terrorize them and people disappear.