Malhar in the Middle
Malhar in the Middle
by Shruthi Rao
Ages 7–9Indian author
Malhar wants to be a famous tabla player — but why do tabla players always sit at the side of the stage? A funny early chapter book about ambition, music and wanting to be centre stage.
- Author
- Shruthi Rao
- Age
- Ages 7–9
- Type
- Music, Funny, Chapter Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Duckbill Books
- In India
- Available
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