Salt on the Snow Rukshana Smith
On joining the local volunteer agency, Julie is apprehensive when she is asked to teach English to an Asian woman. The first meeting comes as a shock to them both but slowly, Julie and Rashmi come to understand each other, despite opposition from Julie's family. When Vijay, Rashmi's good-looking relative comes over from India, Julie has to make a choice between family loyalty and an enlightened relationship. Tense and thought-provoking, this story is ideal for GCSE. Age 14+