Deepa, M.D. by Priya Swaminathan - ISBN: 9781665981323
Hardcover
Cancer survivor, medical detective’s apprentice, middle school survivor.

Deepa, M.D.

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  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2026

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Summary

A precocious seventh grader whose cancer has recently gone into remission assists her “medical detective” uncle while readjusting to life in middle school in this heartwarming and funny middle grade debut novel that’s Front Desk meets Roll with It.

Twelve-year-old Deepa is ready to un-pause her life. After spending a year in the hospital, she’s itching for things to go back to the way they were before she got sick.

Only everything’s changed. Her parents treat…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781665981323
ISBN-10:1665981326
Author:Priya Swaminathan
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:13 October 2026
Weight:342g
Dimensions:23mm x 140mm x 210mm
Series:Deepa, M.D.
Audience Age:8-12
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Deepa, M.D. by Priya Swaminathan - ISBN: 9781665981323
140 × 210 mm
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“This is a book with heart…Infectiously entertaining!”Kirkus Reviews

“Swaminathan’s voicey debut bursts with relatable characters, especially spunky Deepa, whom readers won’t forget.”—Booklist

About The Author

Priya Swaminathan

Priya Swaminathan lived the dream of making movies and TV shows for twenty years before deciding to become a children’s author. In addition to writing, she is embarking on a new journey into medicine by studying nursing at UCLA. She lives in Los Angeles with her family and hopes that someday she’ll convince her husband to get a dog.

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