Shanthi Sekaran is an author whose works delve into complex human relationships and cultural experiences. Her prose is noted for its depth and keen eye for detail, thoughtfully exploring the inner lives of her characters. Sekaran investigates themes of identity, family, and an individual's place within broader societal landscapes. Her writing reflects a careful observation and an empathetic understanding of the human condition.
Critically acclaimed author Shanthi Sekaran makes her middle grade debut with this timely and stunning novel in which a young boy and his friends must rescue his grandmother from a relocation camp after their country's descent into xenophobia.