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Nandita da Cunha is a children's author based in Mumbai. After her MBA at XLRI, Jamshedpur, she worked as a strategy consultant with Arthur Andersen and then KPMG, before moving on to what makes her happiest - writing! She has written two picture books for children - 'Just Like Papa' and 'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street' and a fantasy novel titled 'The Magic of Maya.'

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Book Overview

BOOK OVERVIEW


A debut fantasy novel by Nandita da Cunha.

One girl's journey into the world of Maya...

RELEASING: NOVEMBER 2006, Rupa & Co

Pre-publication praise for 'The Magic of Maya'

“The Magic of Maya took me back to my childhood and transported me to a world of fantasy, illusion, even dark, sinister forebodings. Lucidly written, with a fine sense of rhythm, Nandita's debut sparkles like a well -cut gem.”
-- Shobhaa Dé, novelist and columnist

“A modern day Alice in Wonderland, with action -- fast and frenetic -- swirling between parallel worlds.... There's enough magic here, and wordplay, to keep the young reader engrossed and entertained. With "The Magic of Maya" in hand, who needs television or computer games?”
--- Anil Dharker, senior editor, writer and columnist

"Once opened, “The Magic of Maya” is a magical journey that entices you into a world of melodies and lets you escape into a fantastical world. A must read for all young readers."
--- Raell Padamsee, theatre personality