A Match Made in Mehendi
$41.80
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
9 November 2020
Summary
Fifteen-year-old Simran “Simi” Sangha comes from a long line of Indian vichole – matchmakers – with a rich history for helping parents find good matches for their grown children. When Simi accidentally sets up her cousin and a soon-to-be lawyer, her family is thrilled that she has the “gift.”
But Simi is an artist, and she doesn’t want to have anything to do with relationships, helicopter parents, and family drama. That is, until she realizes this might be just the t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316522557 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0316522554 |
| Author: | Nandini Bajpai |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 9 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 140mm x 28mm |
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Praise for A Match Made in Mehendi: “A breezy, high-spirited novel, full of helicopter parents and high school drama, Simi’s story subtly updates familiar tropes while questioning teenage social norms.”–Teen Vogue* “A rousing story that is as enjoyable as it is heartfelt. [Nandini] Bajpai creates a memorable character in Simi, who shines at the center of the matchmaking web as she narrates this winning romance.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review“Bajpai creates a strong, sympathetic portrayal of Simi and her close-knit Indian American family. Many readers will enjoy this engaging first-person narrative, which ends with a promising romance.”–Booklist“Fans of Sandhya Menon’s When Dimple Met Rishi and Tanuja Desai Hidier’s Born Confused will enjoy this feel-good story.”–School Library Journal“Simi is confident, principled, and unapologetic, and her voice glitters with optimism and honesty. A sweet and quirky romance told by a protagonist who will steal readers’ hearts.”–Kirkus Reviews“This sweet contemporary promises to be packed full of family and friendship drama.”–BuzzFeed
About The Author
Nandini Bajpai
Nandini Bajpai grew up in New Delhi, India, before settling in the Boston area with her husband, kids, and a fluctuating number and variety of pets. She has published a YA novel, Red Turban White Horse, with Scholastic India. A Match Made in Mehendi would be her U.S. debut.
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