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f brother Raju and her baby sister, Rani. Mithu, the parrot, is her best friend. k.,

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• In many ways, Meena is like any other little girl you know. She is friendly but is not afraidto ask questions.

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Original concept: Neill McKee

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Share in Meena’s adventures as she laughs, climbs trees, asks questions and solvesproblems, and shows you all the things that a little girl can do. ,r ~~• ~q;.

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Meena and Bela went to the same school. They were friends and their families liked visitingeach other. But this time, Bela’s parents had brought upsetting news to Meena’s house.

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Bela’s parents had decided to take her out of school.

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Bela’s parents were worried for her safety. She was growing up and the walk to school waslong and lonely.

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Meena and Bela were both very upset. Meena knew how important it is for girls to continueschool.

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Meena’s family also knew the importance of educating girls. They saw how much Meenahad learnt by going to school.

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Suddenly, Meena had a wonderful idea. It would allow Bela to continue her studies and alsokeep her safe!

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The grown ups liked Meena’s idea. This idea could help other girls too!

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Now Bela and her parents are both happy! Bela still goes to school, but safely – in a group!

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Here are two ways of making it safe for girls to go to school. Can you think of anyother ways?

Walking to school in a group. Having an adult accompany girls to school.

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Other titles in this series1. Count Your Chickens2. Dividing the Mango3. Will Meena Leave School?4. Who’s Afraid of the Bully?5. Saving a Life6. Meena’s Three Wishes7. Say No to Dowry8. Too Young to Marry9. Take Care of Girls10. I Love School11. It’s Got to Be a Boy!12. Meena in the City13. A Girl’s Story14. Learning to Love15. Strangers in the Village16. Reaching Out17. Meena And Her Friend18. It Could Happen to Anyone19. The Girls Came Back20. When Meena was Born21. When Meena was a little Girl22. Seeing in the Dark23. Health in your Hands24. Safe from Worms

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25. Baby Rani’s Four Visits26. We Love Books!27. Learning can be Fun!28. Learning with Meena29. School First, Marriage Later30. Teacher Helps to Learn

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