A review by laura_corsi
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara

3.0

Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line is like an Indian Harry Potter except that the only magic is stories of helpful spirits and evil is a lot more elusive than one guy with a powerful wand. There is the spirited Jai who is convinced he can be the next great Indian detective like he watches on tv and bright Pari who knows everything. Then there is Faiz from a Muslim family for whom the stakes become much higher once anti-Muslim sentiment rises in their Basti. These 9 year olds are in a race against the clock to find the evil Djinn who are snatching children before they become victims themselves!

Told from a 9 year old perspective this book sometimes feels like a middle reader, however the themes and reality are very adult. Great debut novel!