The Orphan Keeper: Adapted for Young Readers by Camron Wright (English) Compact

Description: The Orphan Keeper by Camron Wright, Neil Shah Based on a remarkable true storySeven-year-old Chellamuthus life--and his destiny--is forever changed when he is kidnapped from his village in Southern India and sold to the Lincoln Home for Homeless Children. His family is desperate to find him, and Chellamuthu anxiously tells the Indian orphanage that he is not an orphan, he has a mother who loves him. But he is told not to worry, he will soon be adopted by a loving family in America.Chellamuthu is suddenly surrounded by a foreign land and a foreign language. He cant tell people that he already has a family and becomes consumed by a single, impossible question: How do I get home? But after more than a decade, home becomes a much more complicated idea as the Indian boy eventually sheds his past and receives a new name: Taj Khyber Rowland.It isnt until Taj meets an Indian family who helps him rediscover his roots, as well as marrying Priya, his wife, who helps him unveil the secrets of his past, that he begins to discover the truth he has all but forgotten. Taj is determined to return to India and begin the quest to find his birth family. But is it too late? Is it possible that his birth mother is still looking for him? And which family does he belong to now?From the best-selling author The Rent Collector, this is a deeply moving and gripping journey about discovering ones self and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us forever. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Camron Wright holds a masters degree in writing and public relations. He has written several bestselling books, including Letters for Emily, The Other Side of the Bridge, and The Orphan Keeper. The Rent Collector is a critically acclaimed novel that is a book club favorite and is frequently selected as a community-wide reading program title. Camron lives with his wife, Alicyn, in Utah. They are the parents of four children.Neil Shah is an Audie-nominated narrator and winner of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards who has recorded over 150 audiobooks. AudioFile magazine has commended him for "an absolutely mesmerizing listening experience" and as "an outstanding narrator who adds a healthy dose of personality to each of the characters." As a classically trained actor with an MFA from the Old Globe/University of San Diego, he has appeared off Broadway and on regional stages, as well as in film and television. He records from his home studio in Portland, Oregon. Review A deftly crafted and consistently compelling read from beginning to end. Riveting story of self-discovery...Very highly recommended.-- "Midwest Book Review"Truly a remarkable story of one young mans journey to discover his past. Camron Wrights fascinating novel is actually based on a true story, which makes it all the more powerful.-- "Portland Book Review"Wright turns the story of the real-life Chellamuthu/Taj into a meditation on identity and the meaning of family.-- "Booklist" Review Quote "Wright turns the story of the real-life Chellamuthu/Taj into a meditation on identity and the meaning of family." Details ISBN Author Neil Shah Language English Year 2022 ISBN-13 9798212014182 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2022-10-04 Publisher Shadow Mountain Imprint Shadow Mountain Audience Age 8-12 Playing time 496 Subtitle Adapted for Young Readers Narrator Neil Shah Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158418277;

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