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Trouble in the Tea Gardens

Trouble in the Tea Gardens

A Middle-grade Mystery Set in Darjeeling | Ages 10+

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A tale of mountains and tea gardens, of a brave girl and a yellow dog—and a thief who is clever . . .

Set in a tea plantation in Darjeeling, this is the story of Sona, a twelve-year-old Nepali girl. Life is challenging as she has to master English quickly to get a scholarship and fulfil her dream of studying in a good school. Meanwhile, there is constantly the challenge of finding enough drinking water and worrying about her brother finding a job to support the family.

But things get extra difficult when her friend Tara’s gold goes missing. Sona must use all her wits in order to prove it wasn’t her beloved brother, Samiran Daju, who stole it.

‘A page-turner that’s richly threaded with social conflict.’ –Kirkus Reviews

Imprint: Duckbill

Published: Oct/2025

ISBN: 9780143477693

Length : 120 Pages

MRP : ₹250.00

Trouble in the Tea Gardens

A Middle-grade Mystery Set in Darjeeling | Ages 10+


A tale of mountains and tea gardens, of a brave girl and a yellow dog—and a thief who is clever . . .

Set in a tea plantation in Darjeeling, this is the story of Sona, a twelve-year-old Nepali girl. Life is challenging as she has to master English quickly to get a scholarship and fulfil her dream of studying in a good school. Meanwhile, there is constantly the challenge of finding enough drinking water and worrying about her brother finding a job to support the family.

But things get extra difficult when her friend Tara’s gold goes missing. Sona must use all her wits in order to prove it wasn’t her beloved brother, Samiran Daju, who stole it.

‘A page-turner that’s richly threaded with social conflict.’ –Kirkus Reviews

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

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