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Starry Starry Night by Nandita Basu – graphic novel exploring death and grief
Starry Starry Night is a well-written and realistic graphic novel exploring death and grief with well-developed characters.
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How To Win An Election by Menaka Raman – enjoyable middle grade fiction
How To Win An Election is entertaining and enjoyable middle grade fiction with realistic and relatable approach to middle grade elections.
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Postcard from the Lushai Brigade by Hannah Lalhlanpuii
Postcard from the Lushai Brigade is touching, emotive, and beautifully written middle-grade historical fiction about sibling bond, the innocence of youth, and the reality of war and its impact on lives.
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The Letter to Lahore by Tanu Shree Singh – Indian historical fiction
The Letter to Lahore is well-written, captivating, and courageous middle-grade Indian historical fiction featuring the unsung tale of heroes of freedom struggle.
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Simi Stands Tall by Arti Sonthalia – middle-grade fiction about dealing with change
Simi Stands Tall is lovely, heartwarming, and realistic middle-grade fiction about dealing with change in life and facing it with courage that all kids can relate to.
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Bipathu and a Very Big Dream by Anita Nair – middle-grade fiction with Cerebral Palsy representation
Bipathu and a Very Big Dream is heartwarming, lovely, and fun middle-grade fiction with Cerebral Palsy representation and many layers that show a glimpse of Indian village life.
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The Grabber by Nirmal Pulickal and Jehan Zachary – fantasy based on the legend of the Black Taj
The Grabber is an interesting genre mix middle-grade fantasy based on the legend of the Black Taj, with an amazing concept and plot.
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Miracles for the Maharaja by Aditi Krishnakumar – adventurous middle-grade mystery
Miracles for the Maharaja is entertaining and adventurous middle-grade fantasy mystery with the exploration of the world and amusing quirky characters.
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Murder in Melucha by Aditi Krishnakumar – middle-grade magical mystery
Murder in Melucha is entertaining, delightful and well-written middle-grade magical mystery with theme of human nature.
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The Magicians of Madh (Meandering Magicians #1) by Aditi Krishnakumar – witty middle-grade fantasy
The Magicians of Madh is entertaining, amusing, witty middle-grade fantasy and mystery set in the magical city and royal academy
