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Nikhil and Jay Save the Day

By Chitra Soundar
Series: Nikhil and Jay
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Nikhil and Jay Save the Day follows the lively adventures of two young brothers in a British Indian family. Across four interlinked stories, readers join Nikhil and Jay as they navigate everyday fun and mischief, from birthday celebrations and visiting grandparents to enjoying Pancake Day with Amma's delicious dosa and campaigning to save their local library. These tales capture family warmth and cultural richness with charm and humour, accompanied by Soofiya's characterful illustrations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children transitioning from picture books to longer stories, especially those aged 5-8. It appeals to families seeking culturally diverse characters and gentle narratives about family life, as well as educators supporting new independent readers.

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Nikhil and Jay Save the Day

Early readers from all backgrounds will love these four lively stories about two young brothers in a British Asian family

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Early readers from all backgrounds will enjoy these four lively stories from the everyday life of two young brothers in a British Indian family.

In these interlinked stories about Nikhil and Jay Save the Day and their family, there's always fun and mischief. Jay wants to do things by himself on his birthday, but sharing with Nikhil turns out to be more fun. They all go to visit Grandad and Nana, but where is the story dragon?

Then it's Pancake Day, the day when Amma makes yummy dosa, Indian pancakes. And last but not least, Nikhil and Jay help to lead a campaign to save their local library from closing.

The Nikhil and Jay stories are perfect for children moving on from picture books to longer stories, helped by Soofiya's lively and characterful illustrations.

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Praised as a perfect step-up for early readers, this series draws warmly on the author's South Indian heritage, offering gentle, real-life stories that celebrate family values and everyday moments. Reviewers highlight the humour, cultural representation, and the inclusion of traditional recipes, making the book engaging and relatable for young readers. The illustrations by Soofiya enhance the reading experience with humour and colour.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913074623

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Soofiya

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chitra Soundar Series: Nikhil and Jay Young Adult

About the Author

Chitra Soundar is a very well-known and popular writer for children. Born in Chennai, India, she has written over 40 books, including Pattan's Pumpkin for Otter-Barry Books (2017).


Soofiya is a visual artist, designer, design educator and campaigner whose warm, playful illustrations have been used in books, magazines and other media by clients including Tate Modern, Tate Britain, The Barbican and the BBC.

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