Khushboo Patel
Mar 31, 2026
Hardcover
Juvenile Fiction / Stories In Verse / Family / Marriage & Divorce / Historical / Asia
Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up
A powerful middle-grade novel in verse set in India at the turn of the millennium that follows a 12-year-old girl as she navigates new beginnings, difficult truths and a crush.
Perfect for fans of The Night Diary; Red, White and Whole; and Remember Us.
For twelve-year-old Chandni, 1999 is the year everything must be perfect.
And why shouldn’t it be? Her parents are well respected doctors in the community, she’s the leader of her friend group, and her crush is even hinting at liking her back. She also has her sights set high on a spot at India’s most prestigious boarding school for girls. If she stays focused and works hard, the dream just may be in reach.
Perfect for fans of The Night Diary; Red, White and Whole; and Remember Us.
For twelve-year-old Chandni, 1999 is the year everything must be perfect.
And why shouldn’t it be? Her parents are well respected doctors in the community, she’s the leader of her friend group, and her crush is even hinting at liking her back. She also has her sights set high on a spot at India’s most prestigious boarding school for girls. If she stays focused and works hard, the dream just may be in reach.
