Padma Venkatraman

2 summariesHistorical Fiction, Young Adult, Romance

Padma Venkatraman is an author known for her works of fiction, particularly aimed at young readers. Her notable books include "The Bridge Home," which explores themes of friendship and resilience, and "Climbing the Stairs," a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence.

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Books by Padma Venkatraman

2 books available

The Bridge Home
Padma Venkatraman
4.3 (12k) average on Goodreads
Two runaway sisters in Chennai forge an unbreakable family with two homeless boys on an abandoned bridge, facing the harsh realities of survival while clinging to their fragile freedom and the hope of a better tomorrow.
Climbing the Stairs
Padma Venkatraman
3.9 (3k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
During WWII and India's fight for independence, a fifteen-year-old girl defies tradition, secretly reading forbidden books in an upstairs library, while also dealing with new love and her family's changing loyalties.