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Thirst by Varsha Bajaj follows Minni, a girl from the Mumbai slums, as she navigates her community's water scarcity, discovers a water-stealing mafia, and strives for a better future through education and a new computer class. Alongside her brother Sanjay and friend Faiza, Minni must balance school, household chores, and the challenges brought by classism and criminal activity. The book includes depictions of poverty, classism, and violent crime, including murder.