M4: The Case of the Missing Turtles is a thrilling adventure perfect for middle-grade readers (and adults alike) who crave action, suspense, and a touch of social consciousness.
Author: Mandira Shah
Set in rural Assam, the story is about three people Ashim, Nirmal and Anubhav who navigate rural India and everything that is right and wrong about it.
The story of a reluctant thief er… aspiring chef er… time-traveling djinn that my daughter read in one sitting!
Kunal, having lost his mother is struggling to come to terms with the loss. Not sure how to feel. Not having anyone close, he is bundled off to his aunt (Tara) he has never met, who teaches music in a residential school.
The Key is a fantasy thriller, with a nuanced exploration of the challenges of growing up, skilfully captured by Payal Dhar.
The book starts with Malhar, bored during the summer holidays and seeking adventure. The adventure presents itself when the Shenoys have a robbery in their house.