The Salt Thief by Neal Bascomb (Scholastic Focus, 2024) The Salt Thief is a dramatic, narrative nonfiction account of Gandhi’s Salt March and India’s struggle to gain independence from Britain. Gandhi is known throughout history for his nonviolent protestations. Leading his followers to the Arabian Sea to protest Britain’s salt tax led to decades of conflict and brutal crackdowns amongst his followers and against Gandhi himself. This account tells the story about the people involved and the difficult decisions Gandhi and his followers were confronted with. (Grades 7-12)
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Author: Neal Bascomb
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