"Girls in rural India face many challenges because parents are not interested in investing in the education of their daughters. I have stopped many child marriages, but sometimes we don't know the difficulties girls go through with their families. Balika sanghas are the only forums which help in bringing the girls together to voice their issues and help each other to achieve their dreams. I am sure those who read this beautiful story will realise the ill effects of child marriages and try to support girls."

Dr. Mamatha Raghuveer Achanta, Founder of Tharuni

"Shanti features a feisty yet sympathetic and relatable main character, a compelling plot, and lots of authentic detail about the challenging lives of girls and women in rural India. This timely and well-written story will have readers cheering Shanti and her friends on, as they fight for their rights to an education and an end to child marriage. Just like me, both children and adults will love and learn from this heartfelt book!"

Vivien Gorham, author of Touch of Gold and Spirit of Summerwood

"A beautifully detailed, suspenseful story about a young girl fighting to free herself from an impossible situation. Shanti's courage in standing up for her rights against the culture of her community and her family's wishes helps other girls do the same and shows how one voice can make a difference."

Jacqueline Halsey, author of Piper