The Conch Bearer

by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2004

  $4.23

  Anand wants his life to change. He was a happy 12-year old before he was forced to go and work on the streets of his home in India. His chance comes, the day he meets a strange and ragged old beggar. Who is he? What does he want? The old man needs help returning a stolen possession of immeasurable value, and he reveals a tiny, beautiful shell. But this is no ordinary conch, it has a potent power of its own and must be taken to a place of safety many hundreds of miles away. Anand and the old man set out and are soon joined by Nisha, a headstrong but resourceful, young sweeper girl. Together they travel across burning plains and turbulent rivers to reach the mountainous Silver Valley. A journey made even more dangerous by evil spirits and fantastical creatures; sent by a thief who can feel the force of the conch, and who is never far behind them.

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  Paperback
  2005

  $3.28

  Anand wants his luck to change: he was a happy twelve-year-old boy before he was forced on to the streets to find work. His chance comes when he meets a strange old man, who tells Anand he needs his help returning a stolen treasure of extraordinary power - a tiny, magical conch shell. Anand and the old man set out for the magical place where the shell belongs. Together with Nisha, a headstrong girl who joins them on their journey, they must overcome terrible dangers sent by a dark force which is never far behind them.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.28

  What's the hook? This classic quest story stirs the interest of reluctant readers while offering rich opportunities for extension work with the quest genre. The narrative involves the reader in Anand's inner conflict, enabling all readers to empathise with him. What are the themes? Family, relationships, growing up and adventure. Teaching points The realistic contemporary Indian setting offers opportunities for multicultural work. Rich, high-quality writing gives opportunity to cover a wide range of Framework objectives.