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Slumgirl Dreaming: My Journey to the Stars
Slumgirl Dreaming: My Journey to the Stars
Sep 20, 2024 4:33 PM

Author:Rubina Ali

Slumgirl Dreaming: My Journey to the Stars

Rubina Ali doesn't know when her birthday is and she's never eaten chips or pizza. She lives in a rat-infested slum in Mumbai. But after being picked from hundreds of children to star in the multi-Oscar winning film, Slumdog Millionaire, nine-year-old Rubina's life will never be the same again.

This is the true story of how her dreams of being a world-famous actress actually came true. But once her fairy-tale of film sets, parties and Oscars is over, what comes next for Rubina? Can she return to life as normal?

Royalties from this book will be shared with the author and Medecins du Monde in India.

Reviews

Alice-Miranda at School is a modern story with a touch of the classics about it - just enough to make it feel like a book from your own childhood: adventurous, beautifully written, comfortable and fun

—— Kids Books Review

Packed with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda and you'll love this read!

—— Girl Power

Full of humour and with very likeable characters, this book sets a benchmark for a fantastic new
series about this entertaining young lady

—— Readplus

[Alice Miranda's] effervescent personality lends itself well to the novel's hyperbolic atmosphere, and her optimism is contagious

—— Publishers Weekly

This compelling story sheds light on the lives of a group of disaffected young people, for whom life is cheap and belonging to a gang is everything. It is about loyalty, love, making choices and living with the consequences. An astounding and thought-provoking novel, which contains violence, sex and strong language, it is violent, shocking and heartbreaking.

—— Booktrust

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—— The Review Diaries

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—— Yorkshire Post

The Blake Street Boyz gang means everything to 15-year-old Jay and his friends, spending dinner times and evenings defending their turf, but his life takes a not-altogether-unexpected turn when he has to prove himself to leader Shads.

—— Hull Daily Mail

A poignant gritty read, John Lucas' debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city tenagers.

—— Wales on Sunday

An exceptionally powerful debut novel; John Lucas is a writer to watch.

—— Books for Keeps

Truly brilliant and unforgettable

—— Fiction Fascination

This book is like nothing else I have ever read . . . An excellent YA read

—— The Overflowing Library

A real page turner

—— Bliss

Chambers delivers yet another intellectually satisfying novel with equal parts philosophy and repartee

—— The Horn Book

A feelgood and story that quietly challenges a whole range of touchy subjects and social taboo

—— Sugarscape
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