Rani's excitement for her first mela turns into an unexpected adventure when she gets lost, challenging her grandad's belief that she's too young to participate. This experience not only tests her courage and resourcefulness but also highlights the importance of independence and family bonds. As Rani navigates the vibrant festivities on her own, she discovers her strength and the joy of embracing new experiences.
Rani is tasked with helping her mother choose the perfect outfit for a significant occasion. As they explore various styles and colors, Rani learns about the importance of tradition and personal expression. The story highlights the bond between mother and daughter, showcasing their shared experiences and the joy of making choices together. Through this journey, Rani discovers her own sense of identity and the value of family connections in shaping one's style.
It's Rani's sister's wedding and Rani has been given the most important job of all.However, what started as a fun game of hide and seek looks as though it might go horribly wrong, until Rani's mummy saves the day.
Previously published by Indigo Dreams Publishing Ltd in 2012: ISBN: 978-1-907401-71-8
In a small Indian village in 1900, nineteen-year-old Jaya Devani yearns for a freedom beyond the confines of the life expected of her. When she begins a tumultuous love affair with her British colonial employer she finds herself on course for a new life as an ayah, a nanny, in London. Arriving on British shores as the suffragette movement is growing, Jaya begins to grapple with a choice: can she really find freedom in the arms of her lover, or will she have to seek out her own way to be truly free? 'A page turner exploring how the central character, Jaya, navigates to find her own agency against a backdrop of sex, class and colour based discrimination' - Helen Pankhurst CBE, women's right's activist and author of Deeds not Words