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Uncontrollable | A middle-grade fantasy fiction written in verse

Uncontrollable | A middle-grade fantasy fiction written in verse

Varsha Seshan
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Children forced out of their homes
Humans discarded as empty shells
A Machine that sucks out Power.
Secrets
More secrets
And still more secrets-
I must fight a government of evil,
destroy the Machine,
and . . . save my mother.

Me, twelve-year-old Rohini.
Ha. Really?

Imprint: Duckbill

Published: Oct/2023

ISBN: 9780143462408

Length : 248 Pages

MRP : ₹299.00

Uncontrollable | A middle-grade fantasy fiction written in verse

Varsha Seshan

Children forced out of their homes
Humans discarded as empty shells
A Machine that sucks out Power.
Secrets
More secrets
And still more secrets-
I must fight a government of evil,
destroy the Machine,
and . . . save my mother.

Me, twelve-year-old Rohini.
Ha. Really?

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Varsha Seshan

Author Bio:
Varsha Seshan is a writer of lists, emails and notes to herself. She also writes children’s stories. Based in Pune, she loves windy, rainy days, full of magic and possibility. Her books have been shortlisted for the AG Bangalore Literature Festival Prize for Children’s Fiction, the Neev Book Award, the Singapore Book Award and the Scholastic Asian Book Award. She conducts online book clubs and writing programmes for ages seven to fourteen. A classical dancer with over thirty years of training in Bharatanatyam, she has performed extensively in India and abroad. Find out more at www.varshaseshan.com

Illustrator:
Mihir Joglekar is an Indian artist with over a decade of experience bringing stories to life through illustration.His award-winning work spans books, covers, advertising campaigns and concept art. With a gift for visual storytelling, Mihir has illustrated more than thirty books for celebrated authors, across genres like children’s literature, memoirs, mythology and fiction. From tender moments to epic scenes, his art captures emotion and narrative with striking clarity. Versatile and intuitive, Mihir continues to create visuals that resonate with readers and audiences alike.

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