#133 Signed copy of 2 children's books by author Serena Patel

Your chance to win copies of 'Anisha, Accidental Detective' and 'School's Cancelled' by children's author Serena Patel, illustrated by Emma McCann.

About the author:

Serena Patel is a part-time law firm training co-ordinator and mum of two. She was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize in 2017 and was a finalist in the Undiscovered Voices Anthology in 2018. She is also a member of the Golden Egg Academy and SCWBI.

Praise for Serena Patel:

"The story surfs along on a wave of excitable prose, while offering insights into Hindu culture that, for the uninitiated, are intriguing." - Financial Times

"The chaotic warmth of an eccentric extended family underpins this exhilarating romp which touches upon children s insecurity about change. Anisha and Milo are an engaging team who we are sure to meet again." - Daily Mail

"Young crime lovers will snap up Serena Patel's lively, funny Anisha, Accidental Detective." --The Guardian

"Patel's astute characterisation and irresistible humour are heightened by Emma McCann's illustrations." - The Guardian, Children's Books of the Year 2020

"A fabulously funny mystery." - Sunday Express

"A highly amusing, fast-paced debut." - BookTrust

"The story shimmers with the vibrant exuberance of an Indian wedding, the special warmth of family and friends, and action-packed amusement." - LoveReading4Kids

"First in a really charming, fresh, funny series starring a STEM-loving, British-Indian Sikh girl and her huge, hilarious extended family." --The Bookseller