Ghosts, Thieves and Aha! Adventures by Asha Nehemiah

Ghosts, Thieves and Aha! Adventures is a delightful story of friendship, mystery and adventure, making it perfect for young book lover.

Synopsis

When Ashish has to go to his mother’s workplace after school, he is sure he is in for the most boring time ever. But he couldn’t be more wrong!

His mother, Ruth, works in a bookstore where Ashish must team up with Kavya—the owner’s niece—to catch a bookshop ghost and nab a bookstore thief.

Review

Ghosts, Thieves and Aha! Adventures is delightful book that follows 10-year-old Ashish, who initially dreads spending time at AHA! Books, the independent bookstore where his mother works. He’s convinced it’ll be the most boring experience ever—until he steps inside. Greeted by paper graffiti at the entrance and introduced to Kavya, the bookstore owner’s energetic niece, Ashish quickly finds himself caught up in a mystery.

Someone keeps sneaking the book Success Sutra and Money Mantras onto the top tier of a display stand reserved for Kavya’s aunt’s favorite reads and that too without anyone’s notice. On top of that, a thief is stealing Kavya’s belongings. Intrigued, Ashish sets out to uncover who’s behind these odd occurrences.

The characters in this story are a joy. Kavya is lively and full of quirks, passionate about working at the bookstore. The regular customers add charm, and Kattabomman, the golden-haired dog, brings an extra dose of fun.

Ashish, despite his initial reluctance, soon falls in love with the bookstore, even discovering an art book that enhances his origami skills and ignites his love for reading. Seeing the bookstore and its visitors through his eyes is a treat. His teamwork with Kavya as they piece together clues and unravel the mystery is both engaging and heartwarming.

The illustrations are colorful and lively, truly bringing the characters and story to life. My child and I thoroughly enjoyed this book—it’s filled with humor, mystery, friendship, and camaraderie, all wrapped in a message about embracing new experiences, following passions, and appreciating the power of love and support.

Overall, Ghosts, Thieves and Aha! Adventures is a delightful story of friendship, mystery and adventure, making it perfect for young book lover.

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