Father deserted family

All we know about this family is that their father deserted their mother who works as a seller in the local market. She could not afford to feed and educate the children. Their home was a very old rented bamboo shack. Their father is dead and the oldest boy is very conscious that he is the head of the family now and watches over his siblings with great care. He is a gentle and kind boy who is keen to learn English and to succeed at school.