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Mysore, 1932 The rest of India is ablaze with the fervor of the freedom movement, but Mysore remains tranquil under the maharaja's benevolent rule. For twelve-year-old Leela, the movement feels distant, just words in the pages of newspapers--until Malathi Akka moves into her neighborhood, bringing with her thrilling ideas, new perspectives, and... a gramophone! As Leela gets swept up by the winds of change, it dawns on her that participation in the freedom struggle can take on forms she hasn't even imagined... The Songs of Freedom series explores the lives of children across India during the struggle for independence.