Rosa in A Rush: The Exciting Story of a Girl on a Quest on Her Cycle in Goa | Ages 5+ (Hook Books) - Softcover

Cunha, Nandita Da

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143470302 ISBN 13: 9780143470304

Publisher: Duckbill, 2025

Synopsis

Pai’s prize-winning dahlias are missing―and Rosa must race against time to find them!

About the Hook Book Series:

In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out with their vibrant mix of imagination, humor, and heart. Designed as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series offers stories that spark joy and curiosity while staying rooted in age-appropriate learning.

Hook Books keep the fun going with:

• Short, easy-to-read text―perfect for budding readers
• Bright, colorful illustrations that draw children into the story
• Themes that reflect everyday life, sprinkled with a touch of whimsy

From magical adventures to stories grounded in real-world experiences, Hook Books delight readers across all levels. Each title takes children on a journey through different corners of India, celebrating its landscapes, people, and cultures―making every page feel like home.

About this title

About the Author

Nandita da Cunha is an award-winning children’s book author based in Mumbai. Her picture books include The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street (winner of the Neev Book Award and featured on the 2021 Parag Honour List), Just Like Papa, and The Magic in My Fingers. Her chapter books include Pedru and the Big Boom and The Magic of Maya. Nandita is also a pianist and a licentiate of the Trinity College of Music, London.

Shubhangi Chetan studied painting and Indology and works with an NGO as an artist and documentation specialist. After attending Riyaaz Academy in Bhopal, she began writing, illustrating, and storytelling for children. She also conducts a workshop in Mumbai called Art of Free Expression, encouraging creativity and self-expression in young learners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Duckbill
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0143470302
• ISBN 13: 9780143470304
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Chetan Shubhangi
• Number of pages: 40