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Ajay and the Mumbai Sun

Ajay and the Mumbai Sun

Published in
2022
4.06
on Goodreads (147)

Description

A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author Varsha Shah – winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2020! 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 …
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Inspiring story of a young aspiring journalist
  • Vivid portrayal of Mumbai's culture and people
  • Encourages the importance of perseverance and integrity
  • Highlights the significance of community and support systems