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Manjeet Mann Books

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Rizu lives a comfortable life in the gated middle class suburbs of Delhi; her biggest worries are getting her homework done and keeping up with the mean girls at school. That is, until she’s accused of being a witch and the hysteria that follows triggers a chain reaction that ends in tragedy and life as she knew it changes forever.

Alone and fearing for her life, Rizu runs away and joins a group of pink sari wearing, stick wielding women, known for their revenge vigilantism. Together they can help Rizu take back her life and seek justice against those who wronged her.

But at what cost?

Small’s Big Dream is a beautifully illustrated book that carries a vital, empowering message at its heart.

The story introduces the reader to a young girl called Small. Everything in Small’s world is small, yet despite everything in her world being small, this young girl with a curious and creative mind has big dreams. But Small has heard that small people shouldn’t have big dreams, so she tries her best to lock her dreams deep inside her. However, when night falls, her dreams refuse to be contained. They begin to grow rapidly, becoming far too magnificent and powerful to hide. Eventually, they take over completely, freeing Small to truly believe in herself and realise that anyone can achieve greatness, no matter how small they may seem.T

his is a wonderfully empowering book about the importance of self-belief and resilience, which is likely to capture the imaginations of its readers encouraging them to dream big and stand tall.

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