An unforgettable, deeply affecting debut novel,The Blue Notebooktells the story of Batuk, a precocious fifteen-year-old girl from rural India who is sold into sexual slavery by her father. As she navigates the grim realities of Mumbairs"s Common Street, Batuk manages to put pen to paper, recording her private thoughts and writing fantastic tales that help her transcend her daily existence. Beautifully crafted, surprisingly hopeful, and filled with both tragedy and humor,The Blue Notebookshows how even in the most difficult situations, people use storytelling to make sense of and give meaning to their lives.