Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 Younger Readers Shortlist
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author Varsha Shah.
Abandoned on the Mumbai railways,Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. Finding an abandoned printing press,he and his friends Saif,Vinod,Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun. As they hunt down stories for their paper,the children uncover corruption,fight for justice and battle to save their slum from bulldozers. But against some of the most powerful forces in the city,can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light Not to mention win the most important cricket match ever...
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart,written against the backdrop of modern India: Emil and the Detectives meets Slumdog Millionaire.
Publisher: Chicken House LtdISBN: 9781913696337Number of pages: 304Weight: 260 gDimensions: 201 x 147 x 24 mm
Varsha Shah - Children's Workshop and Book Signing
Canterbury - Rose LaneSaturday 11th November 14:30 - 16:00
Varsha Shah is the author of the amazing Ajay and the Mumbai Sun,and its sequel Ajay and the Jaipur Moon. Varsha will be running a free workshop - just talk to a bookseller to reserve your place. And you can get copies of the books signed too!
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