black book

1. The parents of these students do not place much importance on education. At the least provocation, they take the children out of school. Girl students are especially vulnerable. For them the household chores - carrying water, looking after siblings and marriage are considered more important. 2...

Inside the caravan, I stood on a chair and lit the oil lamp in the ceiling. I had some weekend homework to do and this was as good a time as any to do it. I laid my books on the table and sat down. But I found it impossible to keep my mind on my work. The clock showed half past seven. ..