Our Nana Was a Nutcase
Our Nana Was a Nutcase
by Ranjit Lal
Ages 9–13Indian author
A funny, affectionate story about a wonderfully eccentric grandfather seen through his grandchildren's eyes.
- Author
- Ranjit Lal
- Age
- Ages 9–13
- Type
- Humour, Family Fiction
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Red Turtle
- In India
- Available
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