Thirst by Varsha BajajCall Number: JF Baj
"Twelve-year-old Minni and her older brother Sanjay might live in a poor neighborhood in India, but they have big dreams: to finish school, get good jobs, and maybe live in one of the tall buildings where water runs from the taps. One night, Sanjay and his friend witness the "water mafia" stealing water from the community tap in a tanker truck, and Minni's world changes overnight. Sanjay and his friend must leave town for their own safety. Minni's mother, recently ill, asks Minni to take over her maid work and household duties until she's recovered, while balancing school and a new computer coding class at the community center." (description from School Library Journal)