Wild Child
Wild Child
by Paro Anand
Ages 10–14Indian author
A city child is sent to spend summer in the forest — and discovers that wild things, including himself, need space to be free. A gripping adventure novel about children, nature, and growing up. Widely stocked by indie bookstores.
- Author
- Paro Anand
- Age
- Ages 10–14
- Type
- Nature, Adventure, Identity, Chapter Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Katha Books
- Readers rate it
- 4.10 / 5 on Amazon India
- In India
- Available
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