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Agalya in the Spotlight | A Fresh, Modern Twist to Rapunzel | Fun Illustrations | Themes of Beauty, Friendship, Resilience and Courage | Ages 8 + | Story Book for Kids

Agalya in the Spotlight | A Fresh, Modern Twist to Rapunzel | Fun Illustrations | Themes of Beauty, Friendship, Resilience and Courage | Ages 8 + | Story Book for Kids

Divya Anand
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Nine-year-old Agalya is on cloud nine—she has been cast as Rapunzel in the school play! But her excitement is short-lived when her best friend, Prisha, turns against her. Prisha wanted the role too and can’t understand why Agalya, who is into gymnastics, suddenly cares so much about being a princess in a play.

Just when things couldn’t get worse, Agalya develops alopecia, leaving a glaring bald spot on her head. A bald Rapunzel? That’s unheard of!

As whispers and self-doubt grow, she must find the courage to embrace herself. Can Agalya rise above it all and let her true self shine?

Imprint: India Puffin

Published: Apr/2025

ISBN: 9780143470182

Length : 136 Pages

MRP : ₹250.00

Agalya in the Spotlight | A Fresh, Modern Twist to Rapunzel | Fun Illustrations | Themes of Beauty, Friendship, Resilience and Courage | Ages 8 + | Story Book for Kids

Divya Anand

Nine-year-old Agalya is on cloud nine—she has been cast as Rapunzel in the school play! But her excitement is short-lived when her best friend, Prisha, turns against her. Prisha wanted the role too and can’t understand why Agalya, who is into gymnastics, suddenly cares so much about being a princess in a play.

Just when things couldn’t get worse, Agalya develops alopecia, leaving a glaring bald spot on her head. A bald Rapunzel? That’s unheard of!

As whispers and self-doubt grow, she must find the courage to embrace herself. Can Agalya rise above it all and let her true self shine?

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

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Divya Anand

As a middle grader, Divya wrote her first book. And then she promptly forgot the password to the file. She has learnt better and has now written four books. Her most recent book, Misfit Madhu, won the Neev Book Award and was featured on the Parag Honour List in 2023. Her other books include Dare Eat That (winner of the Gourmand Award in 2019), I Hate My Curly Hair and Written in the Stars.

When she is not hanging upside down doing anti-gravity yoga or chasing after her four-year-old, she is trying not to eat too much chocolate.

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