Enter into the mystical wonder of sub-continental folklore! This is the story of Mai Kolachi, a young woman from a remote village in Sindh, a province of modern-day Pakistan. It traces this maiden's journey as she led her people to safety from the perils of pirates, invasions, and storms. Following many trials and tribulations, she guided her followers to a small fishing village near the southern coast of Arabian Sea. To honour her leadership in a time of crisis, the villagers named the city after her. Today, that city has transformed into modern-day Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan. This beautifully illustrated children's book brings to life the legend of Mai Kolachi through poetic verse. It is an ode to the resilience and strength of the bustling metropolis

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