By Varsha Shah (author) , Sonia Albert (illustrator)
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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 ...
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart, written against the backdrop of modern India:
Emil and the Detectives meets Slumdog Millionaire Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2020 Wonderfully illustrated by Sonia Albert and starring a lovable ensemble cast of characters Tackles tough topics such as social justice and truth in journalism with a lightness of touch
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'Full of colour and energy ... bravo' - Jamila Gavin
'Utterly charming, inspiring and gripping ... An absolute must-read!' - Kieran Larwood
'Ajay is the most intrepid young reporter since Tintin, caught up in a gutsy and moral adventure to find and tell the truth. This sensational debut is full of outrage but full of warmth and friendship too.' - Keith Gray
'Exhilarating and heartwarming - a story that shows the true power of the pen. Shah's tremendous talent shines on every page.' - Carlie Sorosiak
'A high-stakes adventure story about chasing your dreams even when success feels impossible.' - UKLA
Varsha Shah always dreamt of being a writer. After studying Law at Cambridge University, she worked for several years as a solicitor and has written articles for publications including Legal Week, Legal week Global, The Times Education Supplement , and the on-line edition of Harper’s Bazaar . She has taught English as a foreign language in both Japan and Canada. She loves both travelling and basketball!
Photo credit Ajeet Prabu and Sidney Sarpong
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ajay and the Mumbai Sun and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Ajay and the Mumbai Sun features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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Ajay and the Mumbai Sun was written by Varsha Shah and published by Chicken House Ltd
Ajay and the Mumbai Sun has 283 pages
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