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Ajay and the Mumbai Sun by Varsha Shah
5.0
Loved this book! Ajay is a plucky underdog full of determination and excitement. I loved watching him fulfil his dream and was genuinely swept up by the story - the pacing was really good. The humour woven through the story made me smile despite the hard times within it, and the ending was really satisfying. (Unbelievable sure, but it's the ending you want from a children's book!)
I think the setting also added a lot to the story. The realities of the way of life for the railway children didn't detract from the fact that they were individuals with their own talents and hopes. The refusal to shy away from real life topics also makes this a great book for kids curious about the world, without being as doom and gloom as actual news stories. Plus the food descriptions were inspiring.
Big fan of Ajay and his team!
I think the setting also added a lot to the story. The realities of the way of life for the railway children didn't detract from the fact that they were individuals with their own talents and hopes. The refusal to shy away from real life topics also makes this a great book for kids curious about the world, without being as doom and gloom as actual news stories. Plus the food descriptions were inspiring.
Big fan of Ajay and his team!