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Sneaker Paati

by Anita Nair

Ages 8–11Indian author

Kittu's Dasara holiday turns upside down when his dad's headstand-doing, Japanese-speaking aunt arrives, and helps him and his friend Bunty stand up to a neighbourhood bully.

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Author
Anita Nair
Age
Ages 8–11
Type
Humour, Chapter Book
Language
English
Publisher
Puffin India
In India
Available

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