Sold

"Sold" tells the harrowing story of Lakshmi, a 13-year-old girl from rural Nepal, whose innocent life is shattered when she is trafficked into prostitution in India. Believing she is going to a job to support her impoverished family, Lakshmi arrives at a brothel where she faces unimaginable cruelty and exploitation. This poignant novel, told in evocative vignettes, explores her struggle for survival, the bonds she forms, and her fight for freedom in a world that seeks to deny her dignity.Why You Should Read? Offers a powerful, unflinching look at human trafficking and its devastating impact. Explores themes of resilience, hope, and the human spirit's capacity to endure in extreme adversity. Provides insight into a critical global social issue through a compelling and accessible personal narrative. Written in a unique, spare style that makes a difficult and important subject relatable for young adult readers.