Brave Kids, Nina Lund
Brave Kids, Nina Lund
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Brave Kids

Author: Nina Lund

Narrator: Laura-Kate Magnuson

Unabridged: 1 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/21/2023


Synopsis

Brave Kids is a story that tackles important topics which many youngsters and adults can identify with. Domestic violence, oppression of women, patriarchal stereotypes, a mother’s struggle to save her son, racism, will power and positive thinking, the love between two young people who belong to different castes, the victory of benevolence. Ravi is a 12-year-old boy who lives in Kerala, in the 80’s India. When his dad gets unemployed, he becomes violent towards his wife and child. Then, despite her fears and adversities, Ravi’s mother escapes with her son to rebuild a new life without violence. Throughout their adventure they encounter many difficulties but also people who help them. They cross paths with Ananya and her wealthy family and they build lifelong relationships. Ananya is a modern girl with love for knowledge and justice. When she falls in love with Ravi, she challenges traditions and patriarchal structures. Are they going to overcome the obstacles and find happiness in the end?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shofam on March 06, 2018

My son (7) enjoyed the book but says he took off a star because of the fire (which was scary) and because he didn’t like when the match wouldn’t light.......more

Goodreads review by Jacklyn (ReadingBliss) on January 15, 2024

What a great story about the time. It really filled my head with images of the past, despite in being more shallow for young readers to understand. It had great voice and presence to capture it’s audience in it’s few pages (about 55). I plan to have my children read it as they learn about pioneers a......more

Goodreads review by Jamey on August 28, 2024

Although a short book, Cora Frear is an interesting and page turning true story of a girl and her father who got caught in a prairie fire. It is a quick look into American history that kids and parents will enjoy.......more

Goodreads review by Tara on September 30, 2020

We used as a read aloud. Fire aspect was a little intense if you have a sensitive reader, but I felt the author conveyed the reality of the situation well without dramatizing and hyping it up. Lovely pencil sketch type illustrations.......more

Goodreads review by The Jesus Fandom on April 07, 2025

The situation in this book is actually so scary. Very impressive story because of that.......more