Boys without Names

We could not put this book down! For several days, my children went to bed two hours late each night, because once we started "Boys without Names", we could not bear to close it! It took so much longer to get through it because of the discussions that occurred while reading it. This is exactly the kind of legitimate, "human" literature we are searching for, for our children (ages 8-10). My daughter cannot wait to do a presentation on it at school, and I'm passing it on to their teachers, who are also searching for powerful books that are all too rare in elementary classrooms. The author was able to portray the maddening state of being imprisoned without adding explicit violence. We cannot wait to find more books of such caliber as this by Mrs. Sheth. Thank you for revealing some of the experiences happening now to children around the world. There is no force more powerful than children whose eyes and hearts are opened to wanting to create change for the better, and Mrs. Sheth's book serves to open the hearts of her readers to the plight of those suffering. We highly recommend this book!

The theme of this book deals with the horror of child enslavement to provide goods and services to the wealthy. It is shameful that this still exists in the twenty first century. The author brings the reader into the lives of children whose misfortune occurs because they were born to impoverished families. I highly recommend this well written novel. It is only when shame outpaced greed that there can be freedom and justice for all.

Thoughtful and well-written book. Every character is so true to life. Coming from Bangladesh I could relate to the plight of poor children who are deprived of a childhood and start working full time from 8 years onwards. No toys or free time for them.

I purchased the book for my 11 year old who was assigned this in her Geography class. It was an interesting read as it shows one example of how India uses children as slaves for profit. The treatment was harsh but did in the end broaden my daughter's eyes to what can happen to children in poor countries.

Wonderful novel about a boy forced into child labor. He knows he has to get out, but the only way to try is to risk the lives of the other children working with him. Beautiful imagery, filled with tales of ancient India. I love stories within stories.

Excellent read. My fifth grade students love this book! It is imperative that young people learn about the world around them. This book, along with A Long Walk to Water, are great opportunities for amazing discussions with your students.

This was a wonderful read! I first used it with a seventh grade class and decided to use it again this year. The students loved the story of a young boy trapped in a bad situation, yet clever enough and optimistic enough to survive. It lends itself well to great conversation!

I'm using this book with advanced readers in a book club. The discussions we've had are thoughtful, challenging and the students are thoroughly engaged in this book!

excellent book

The book explores the child labour issue in India. The writer depicts the problem of child exploitation in metropolitan cities , where poor children from other states are brought to work as labour. Child trafficking, child labour, child exploitation are very common issues in India which the writer tries to highlight in the book.

Great book to go along with my Social Studies unit on child labour!! Will read parts of it with my unit!!

This book was a very interesting read i could hardly put it down, and the book was in great shape too!