When Dreams Rode The River Wind

Description

When Dreams Rode the River Wind is a heart-warming story of Nikita Das, a lively ten-year-old girl from Guwahati whose curiosity often carries her into unexpected adventures. When a beautiful kite given to her by Papa is suddenly swept away by the wind, Nikita sets off to find it and discovers something far more precious-a little light-brown puppy who soon becomes her closest companion. As the monsoon rains transform the familiar surroundings of the Brahmaputra into a world of rushing water, muddy paths and uncertainty, Nikita and her new friend Rox find themselves caught in an unforgettable adventure. With the help of her family, an old fisherman and the people around her, Nikita learns that friendship can appear in the most unexpected places. The story takes young readers through moments of laughter, fear, hope and happiness as Nikita searches for what she has lost and discovers the meaning of courage, kindness and responsibility along the way. Set against the beautiful and familiar backdrop of Guwahati, the Brahmaputra and the monsoon, When Dreams Rode the River Wind is a gentle tale about childhood, family, friendship and never giving up. It reminds us that sometimes, when the wind carries away our dreams, it may also carry us towards something even more wonderful.