Open World 2, Unit 7: Incredible India
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This unit covers visiting India and discusses traditional Indian clothing and the food. Books on this list include stories set in India and written by Indian authors.
Mystery of the Ambush in India, by Andy Adams
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In Times of Peril, by GA Henty
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Owls in the Family, by Ruskin Bond
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The Diplomat’s Travel Guide to Festivals, Holidays, and Celebrations in India
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Children of India, by Ruskin Bond
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Slumdog Millionaire, by Paul Shipton
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Lion: A Long Way Home, by Saroo Brierley
The Young Readers edition of a true story about a Indian boy who got lost on a train and couldn’t find his family. After weeks on the streets, he eventually was adopted by an Australian family. As a young adult, he used Google Earth to locate and identify his former hometown in India. (Lexile 1040L) what is this?