As the title suggests, Kabir is a child who was born in jail. His mother, who committed no crime, has raised him entirely within the tiny prison in Chennai, India. At the age of 9 he is released into the city, where he has no relatives or connections. Kabir fights off some unsavory characters, but ultimately pairs up with a street-smart girl, Rani, who helps him find his paternal grandparents who don't even know he exists. The issues of caste and religion and poverty are addressed and readers will learn a lot from Kabir's experiences. It's an engaging story that will inspire empathy and a bigger world view. Recommended for readers 3rd-7th grade.
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