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Rosa in A Rush (Hook Books)

Rosa in A Rush (Hook Books)

The Exciting Story of a Girl on a Quest on Her Cycle in Goa | Ages 5+

Nandita Da Cunha
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Pai’s prize-winning dahlias are missing. Join Rosa as she races against time to find them.

About the Hook Book Series

In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.

Hook Books keep the fun going with:

  • Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
  • Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
  • Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!

From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

Imprint: Duckbill

Published: Sep/2025

ISBN: 9780143470304

Length : 40 Pages

MRP : ₹250.00

Rosa in A Rush (Hook Books)

The Exciting Story of a Girl on a Quest on Her Cycle in Goa | Ages 5+

Nandita Da Cunha

Pai’s prize-winning dahlias are missing. Join Rosa as she races against time to find them.

About the Hook Book Series

In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.

Hook Books keep the fun going with:

  • Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
  • Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
  • Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!

From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Nandita Da Cunha

Nandita da Cunha is an award-winning children’s book author based in Mumbai. Her picture books include The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street (winner, Neev Book Award and a 2021 Parag-Honour-List book), Just like Papa and The Magic in My Fingers. Her chapter books include Pedru and the Big Boom and The Magic of Maya. She is also a pianist and is a licentiate from the Trinity College of Music, London.

Illustrator Bio:
Shubhangi Chetan studied painting and Indology and has been working with an NGO as an artist and documentation person. After attending Riyaaz Academy in Bhopal, she has been writing, illustrating and being a storyteller for children. She runs a workshop called Art of Free Expression for children in Mumbai.

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