Karma - by Cathy Ostlere (Paperback)

About the Book

It is 1984, and 15-year-old Maya is on her way to India with her father. She carries with her the ashes of her mother, who has recently committed suicide, and arrives in New Delhi on the eve of Prime Minister Indira Ghandi's assassination.

Book Synopsis

It is 1984, and fifteen-year-old Maya is on her way to India with her father. She carries with her the ashes of her mother, who recently committed suicide, and arrives in Delhi on the eve of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination.

Maya is separated from her father and must rely upon the mysterious, kindhearted Sandeep to safely reunite them. As her love for Sandeep begins to blossom, Maya must face the truth about her painful adolescence...if she's ever to imagine her future.

Review Quotes

"A riveting, historically accurate coming-of-age tale of gutsy survival, self-sacrifice, and love." - Booklist, starred review

"A spectacular, sophisticated tale that will stick with readers long after they're done considering its last lines." - School Library Journal, starred review

"The achingly stirring images created by its verses will remain with the reader long after its final poem." - BCCB, starred review

"Karma is a spectacular, sophisticated tale that will stick with readers long after they're done considering its last lines." -"School Library Journal", starred review

"A riveting, historically accurate coming-of-age tale of gutsy survival, self-sacrifice, and love." - "Booklist", starred review

"The achingly stirring images created by its verses will remain with the reader long after its final poem." -"BCCB", starred review "A perfect novel for young adolescent girls who want to be swept away to a different time and place." -"VOYA"

About the Author

Cathy Ostlere (www.cathyostlere.com) is the author of Lost: A Memoir, which was short-listed for the 2009 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction. She lives in Calgary, Alberta. Karma is her first novel for young adults.