By Varsha Shah (author) , Sonia Albert (illustrator)
"More brilliant action and adventure with Ajay and his friends"
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Ajay, young editor and proprietor of The Mumbai Sun newspaper is back and looking for a big story. Eight-year-old Kai brings him a huge one! Kai claims that he and his grandmother are custodians of a legendary treasure map showing the whereabouts of The Treasure of Thar. Ajay makes a big mistake though when he shows the map to Mr Jhoot, owner of Mr Jhoot’s Collection of Marvellous Objects, and aka ‘the nicest billionaire in India’.
Mr Jhoot is anything but nice in fact and Ajay and his team find themselves in a hectic race on the trail of the treasure through the Blue City of Jodhpur, to the temples of Ranakpur, and the desert city of Jaisalmer.
It’s thrills and spills all the way, a fabulous adventure with a terrific set of young characters and the setting – modern India – brilliantly realised for young readers.
Ajay and his friends are back in a third adventure in the critically acclaimed series, which began with Ajay and the Mumbai Sun – shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2023 and winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition.
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When eight-year-old Kai – custodian of a legendary treasure map – asks the Mumbai Sun team for help, Ajay knows he has landed on his next story. The team is propelled into a journey through the Blue City of Jodhpur, to the temples of Ranakpur, and the desert city of Jaisalmer. But a dastardly billionaire treasure hunter has heard of the map too . . .
A series of truth, friendship and determination set in modern-day India. Wonderfully illustrated by Sònia Albert and starring a lovable ensemble cast of characters, complex issues of social justice and truth in journalism are tackled with a lightness of touch that will resonate with readers of all ages.
Praise for Ajay and the Mumbai Sun:
'Easily one of my books of the year' - Ross Montgomery
'Thrilling' - The Times
'Addictively lively and heartfelt' - The Guardian
'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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Ajay and his friends are back in a third adventure in the critically acclaimed series, which began with Ajay and the Mumbai Sun – shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2023 and winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition. When eight-year-old Kai – custodian of a legendary treasure map – asks the Mumbai Sun team for help, Ajay knows he has landed on his next story. The team is propelled into a journey through the Blue City of Jodhpur, to the temples of Ranakpur, and the desert city of Jaisalmer. But a dastardly billionaire treasure hunter has heard of the map too . . . A series of truth, friendship and determination set in modern-day India.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ajay and the Treasure of Thar and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Ajay and the Treasure of Thar 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 Treasure of Thar was written by Varsha Shah and published by Chicken House Ltd
Ajay and the Treasure of Thar has 304 pages
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