Delving into the fascinating workings of the brain, this picture book presents an engaging exploration of the human body for young readers. Award-winning author Dr. Roopa Farooki combines humor and enthusiasm to introduce complex terms and concepts related to the brain and various body systems. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations from Viola Wang, the narrative explains how different brain parts function and collaborate. Additionally, an author's note offers practical tips for maintaining brain health, making it both educational and enjoyable.
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This author is known for her keen observation of the complexities within human relationships and societal expectations. Her works delve into the deep emotions and internal struggles of her characters with a sensitivity to detail and sharp psychological insight. Through her writing, she seeks to uncover universal truths about human nature and connection, prompting readers to reflect. Her literary style is noted for being evocative and captivating, crafting rich and memorable experiences.







- 2025
- 2024
Twins Ali and Tulip love solving medical mysteries. Can the twins solve the case of the sweetcorn superstar? A Double Detectives Medical Mystery: The Sweetcorn Superstar is at Oxford Reading Level 8, for readers aged 7-11. Readerful Rise's engaging books help older struggling readers read successfully, and encourage them to read more.
- 2024
Every second of every day, something is happening in every tiny bit of your body, whether it's blood pumping to and fro, or a bit of information whizzing along your nerves at super speed... And if you think of your body as a machine, your brain would be the control room - with billions of buttons for all kinds of incredibly important jobs. With words by medical doctor and writer of acclaimed memoir Everything Is True, Roopa Farooki, and pictures by award-winning artist Viola Wang, this book explores how different bits of the brain work and (just as importantly) how they work together... As well as sharing handy tips for looking after your brain!
- 2024
What do humans have in common with fish, snakes and birds? We all have a Skeleton: the collection of bones which gives our body its shape. This is a lively and charming look at what bones are made of, all the different jobs they do, what happens when one breaks and how children can keep their bones strong and healthy as they grow.
- 2022
Everything is True
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
From the frontlines of the NHS, the story of a junior doctor's love, loss and grief through the Covid-19 crisis In February 2020, junior doctor Roopa Farooki lost her beloved sister to breast cancer. But just weeks later, she found herself plunged into another kind of crisis, fighting on the frontline of the battle taking place in her hospital, and in hospitals across the country. Everything is True is the story of Roopa's first forty days of the Covid-19 crisis from the frontlines of A&E, as, struggling through her grief, she battles for her patients' and colleagues' survival. Working thirteen-hour shifts, she returns home each evening to write through her exhaustion, chronicling the devastating losses and slowly eroding dehumanisation happening in real time on the ward. At once an unflinching insider's account of medicine in the time of coronavirus, and the devastating story of a sister's grief, Everything is True is an exhilarating memoir of holding on to that which makes us human against insurmountable odds
- 2021
A Double Detectives Medical Mystery: Diagnosis Danger
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
When a mysterious figure hurts one of their friends and then disappears, Ali and Tulip are straight on the case. Get ready for a fast-talking, quick-thinking, risk-taking, outrageous medical mystery adventure!
- 2020
A Double Detectives Medical Mystery: The Cure for a Crime
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The story follows twins Ali and Tulip as they investigate their mother's unusual sleepiness and forgetfulness, suspecting her new boyfriend may be involved. Drawing on the medical knowledge they've gained from their mother, who works at a local hospital, the twins embark on a mission to uncover the truth behind their mother's condition, blending elements of mystery and family dynamics.
- 2014
The Good Children
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
From the twice Orange Prize longlisted author of BITTER SWEETS and THE FLYING MAN. Perfect for any reader of Booker Prize 2013 shortlisted Jhumpa Lahiri and Khamila Shamsie.
- 2012
Way Things Look to Me
- 354 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The story explores the complexities of family dynamics in the wake of tragedy, particularly through the lens of Yasmin, who has Asperger's Syndrome. Asif, the eldest sibling, grapples with the burden of caring for Yasmin while navigating his own aspirations and the strain of responsibility. Meanwhile, Lila, the rebellious middle sister, struggles with resentment towards Yasmin, feeling overshadowed by her needs. The narrative delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the challenges of maintaining familial bonds amidst personal struggles and emotional distance.
- 2012
The Flying Man
- 339 pages
- 12 hours of reading
From the twice Orange Prize longlisted author, THE FLYING MAN is the story of the ultimate immigrant, a man who fits in everywhere and nowhere. Perfect for fans of Hanif Kureshi, Kamila Shamsie, Jhumpa Lahiri