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1. Sneaker Paati

   Sneaker Paati

   by Anita Nair

   Ages 8–11Indian author

   Kittu's Dasara holiday turns upside down when his dad's headstand-doing, Japanese-speaking aunt arrives, and helps him and his friend Bunty stand up to a neighbourhood bully.

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2. The Guinea-Pig Party

   The Guinea-Pig Party

   by Holly Webb

   Ages 5–9

   Katy finds a guinea pig in her garden! But can she really keep her? A sweet chapter book for animal lovers.

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3. Malhar in the Middle

   Malhar in the Middle

   by Shruthi Rao

   Ages 7–9Indian author

   Malhar wants to be a famous tabla player — but why do tabla players always sit at the side of the stage? A funny early chapter book about ambition, music and wanting to be centre stage.

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4. History Mystery: Tughlaq and the Stolen Sweets

   History Mystery: Tughlaq and the Stolen Sweets

   by Natasha Sharma

   Ages 7–10Indian author

   Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq's favourite sweets have vanished and a young sleuth must find the thief — a funny, illustrated history mystery.

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5. Biji's in the Kitchen!

   Biji's in the Kitchen!

   by Natasha Sharma

   Ages 5–7Indian author

   Biji is freestyle and fun — but when she's in the kitchen, everyone beware! A funny illustrated Hook Book about a Punjabi grandmother who cannot cook.

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6. Shah Jahan and the Ruby Robber

   Shah Jahan and the Ruby Robber

   by Natasha Sharma

   Ages 7–10Indian author

   Someone has replaced the Timur ruby on Shah Jahan's throne with a plum! A History Mystery full of jokes and real history.

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