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Mangoes & Fireflies
Paperback
ISBN13: 9789375008170
Publisher: Clever Fox Publishing
Published: Jan 2 2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Twelve-year-old Anu travels to Kerala with zero excitement
and a heart full of reluctance. With a red crayon in her hand
and a strict twelve-day plan to escape back to Dubai, she is
convinced this vacation will be nothing but boring afternoons
and unwanted rules. But the moment she steps into her
family's old house in Puthuvayal, everything begins to shift.
Her cousins-loud, unpredictable, endlessly loving-pull her
into a world she never expected: wild mango adventures,
ghost games that feel a little too real, sudden chases that end
in laughter, secret rooms overflowing with stories, and
everyday moments that turn into unforgettable memories.
What starts as irritation slowly becomes wonder, joy, and
belonging.
Day by day, the village begins to wrap around her: the smell
of ripe mangoes, the warmth of the courtyard, the mischief in
her cousins' eyes, and the comfort of being part of something
bigger than herself. Small dangers, silly fights, shared secrets,
and tiny victories slowly open a new door inside her-a door
she didn't know she had.
By the third day, Anu forgets to cross the calendar.
Because she is no longer counting down... she is living.
Set against the nostalgic beauty of rural Kerala, Mangoes &
Fireflies is a heartwarming, funny, and deeply emotional
coming-of-age story that celebrates childhood in all its
messiness and magic. It is a tale of cousins who become
family, a home that surprises you, and a summer that changes
everything.
Perfect for readers who love stories full of warmth, laughter,
nostalgia, and unforgettable characters, this book will remind
you of the summers you never wanted to end.
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