An intriguing novel about a young girl who dreams of becoming a detective. As she begins to investigate strange happenings in her town — rumored to be caused by a ghost, she is slowly led to question her own understanding of the world around her, about the idea of freedom, dreams, and about escape from the rules her world quietly imposes. The chaos unfolding in the city mirrors the unrest within her, as she grapples with a society that draws such clear boundaries around what girls can and cannot be. Neha Singh brings clarity and care to these complex questions, while Barkha Lohia’s striking illustrations evoke the dark, often stolen, quiet and breezy nights that belong to young girls and women - Ektara Publication

Author - Neha Singh

Publisher - Jugnoo Prakashan \ Imprint of Ektara publications

Nikki Detective

Winner Young Illustrator Room To Read Children’s Literature Awards 2025