Customer Reviews
Fantastic Theme and a Great Idea - By: Awesome, 09 Jan 2008 
Welll I thought the book showed how life in India was sixty years ago. The story about two children & their father located in the middle of the war is a great way to open peoples minds. The way that they show women having less respect & authority show the reader how it use too be & how it still is in some places.The theme is excellent!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book - By: Geoflo, 15 Jun 2007 Wow! I am a mum of two & my son(9yrs) was due to go & visit Jamila Gavin with school but it was cancelled unfortunately.I started to read the book though & I couldn't put it down. Although my son didn't read it, he kept asking for updates as he liked the storyline so much. I thought it was a little old for his age & wondered what age it was aimed at. I loved the book though & loved alll the characters but I wasn't keen on Govind & felt sorry for the children - though they are incredibly strong & brave. I have just ordered number two in the trilogy & can't wait to start it! Thank-you Jamila Gavin for a lovely book.
Brilliant start, odd ending - By: Ana, 06 Jun 2002 
Started off well, with a good description of life in India just before the war. Both the children & their plight seemed realistic, & were dealt with sensitively. However, the character of the chidren's father seemed rather odd, & the ending just didn't ring true. A good book, but not one to read again.
It is a very enjoyable book. I recommend it greatly. - By: , 10 Apr 2002 This book is based on my religion. I reallly enjoy reading books on the history of my home state. The book is about a boy, Jaspal, a girl, Marvinder, who are parted from their mother in the war. Their father is in England working as a scholar.
Jaspal & older sister Marvinder go to find their father & reunite their family.
This book is the first book of the trilogy. I have read the 3rd book & I also recommend that book as well.
This is a fantastic book. - By: , 14 Nov 2001 
"The Wheel of Surya" is a fantastic book. As a school student I can say that this is the best book I have ever read. Its description of children in India makes its theme reallly effective. Religious differences is also a big topic covered in this book.
