Slum Child

Slum Child by Beena Shah is a powerful and compassionate work of Indian social fiction that gives voice to the lives of children living in the slums of urban India — a world that exists in plain sight of one of the fastest-growing economies on earth, yet remains largely invisible in mainstream fiction and public discourse. Published by Rupa Publications, this novel is a significant contribution to the literature of Indian social conscience.

The story follows a young child navigating the daily realities of slum life — the precarious housing, the struggle for basic needs, the constant proximity of danger, and yet also the resilience, love, community, and dignity that sustain life even in the most difficult circumstances. Shah writes with genuine empathy and without sentimentality, refusing to reduce her protagonists to symbols of suffering while insisting that their humanity and their experiences demand acknowledgement and response.

In the tradition of Indian social realist fiction, Slum Child asks its readers to look clearly and honestly at the consequences of inequality — and to feel, rather than merely understand, what it means to grow up on the margins of prosperity. A moving, necessary, and well-crafted novel that deserves a wide readership among anyone concerned with social justice, human dignity, and the moral obligations of a rapidly developing society.

Product Details

Author: Beena Shah
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Rupa Publications
ISBN-13: 9789380658315
Dimensions: Approx. 20 × 13 × 2 cm
Weight: Approx. 0.28 kg
Delivery Time: 3–5 Business Days