Khushboo Patel: All That Chandni Knows, Gebunden

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A powerful middle-grade novel in verse set in India at the turn of the millennium that follows a 12-year-old girl as she navigates new beginnings, difficult truths and a crush. Perfect for fans of The Night Diary ;Red, White and Whole; andRemember Us.

For twelve-year-old Chandni, 1999 is the year everything must be perfect.

And why shouldn't it be? Her parents are well respected doctors in the community, she's the leader of her friend group, and her crush is even hinting at liking her back. She also has her sights set high on a spot at India's most prestigious boarding school for girls. If she stays focused and works hard, the dream just may be in reach.

But as the boarding school selection looms closer, Chandni is overwhelmed by a devastating secret that's threatening to tear her family apart. With life and relationships spiraling around her, Chandni will have to decide between pursuing her ambitions and protecting her family.

In this debut middle-grade novel in verse set against the vibrant yet tumultuous backdrop of 1990s India, Khushboo Patel weaves a beautiful and vulnerable story about the power of letting go.