F Zia

"A vivacious and endearing story of identification, values, and the rewards in looking closely and thinking imaginatively. "This circular story has the ring of an Indian folk tale. Its art strikingly contrasts the warm bright colors of silks and spices with the lush turquoise of peacock feathers." --The New York Times What would you do with a feather? Lali finds a little feather in the field. Who might it belong to? Lali sets out to find the feather...

"Lali has worked hard to earn money for a special treat--but should she spend her earnings on herself or her friends?"--

In India, young Basanta struggles to accept her role as servant to a temperamental rich girl while dreaming of having a beautiful ring of her own.