?Each well-researched story in Childhood Regained is told from the viewpoint of child workers, starting with the harsh realities of their lives and reaching hope-filled, satisfying conclusions. Young readers will be impacted by the unfamiliar worlds depicted in these transformative stories and may gain a new appreciation for all they have and a desire to help make a difference in the world. Highly recommended.?? ~ Karen Autio, award-winning author of books for young readers, www.karenautio.com In South Asia, unnoticed by the rest of the world, children as young as five are forced to work long hours in mines, quarries, factories, brickyards, plantations, and on the streets.?? Childhood?Regained helps us get to know some of these children through fascinating stories. But these are Stories of?Hope.?Yes,?there is hope. These twenty gripping stories and a poem are about children who, through resourcefulness, courage, and determination, manage to overcome their plight. ? Educators and librarians: This collection of captivating fictional stories, told from the viewpoint of the children involved, is helping youn