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Dani’s Diary

By Narinder Dhami

Adjectives

heartwarming insightful engaging

Genres

Friendship/Family Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Dani's life is turned upside down when her mother remarries, bringing a new stepsister, Lalita, who wants nothing to do with her. Struggling with the changes, Dani confides in her gran, who gives her a childhood diary written in Punjabi. As Dani translates the diary, she uncovers her gran's experiences moving from India to England in the 1960s and her friendship with the mischievous Milly. Delving into the past, Dani seeks to understand what happened to Milly and how these revelations might help her navigate her own challenges.

About the author

Narinder Dhami is a popular British author who has written many exciting books for children. She is best known for her bestselling novel 'Bend It Like Beckham' and the 'Babes' series. Narinder loves creating stories about friendship, family, and adventure, and hopes her books inspire children to enjoy reading and use their imagination.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2016

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