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Synopsis
Maya, a Canadian of East Indian descent, struggles with her ethnic identity, infatuation with a classmate, and the presence of her beautiful Bengali cousin, Pinky, who comes for a visit bearing a powerful statue of the god Ganesh, the Hindu elephant boy.
Is Maya Running appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Maya Running is a gentle middle grade story about cultural identity and self-discovery with no violence, romance, or language concerns. The presence of the Hindu god Ganesh adds a light magical realism element.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include body image issues.
Who'll love this
Readers will relate to Maya's struggle to fit in while navigating family expectations and having a crush on a classmate.
Tags
Contemporary FantasyMulticultural FictionOwn Voices