Bim and the Town of Falling Fruit

Set in the unusual town of Poondy, citizens live under a constant barrage of falling jackfruits, coconuts, and toddy fruits. The book captures a child's perspective on leaving behind his beloved, quirky hometown, turning a standard moving-away anxiety into a grand, funny adventure

• • Arjun Talwar makes his literary debut with this exceptionally imaginative novel. He is paired with Shilpa Ranade, a highly celebrated Indian animator, illustrator, and filmmaker, who brings his eccentric cast of characters to life with her distinct art style

In the town of Poondy, injuries are so common that everyone wears specialized fruit-helmets invented by a local named Falwala. Young Bim loves his life here, spending his days interacting with the town's Wise Man and a local barber-detective. However, his world turns upside down when his mother, Miss Chitty, decides they must pack up her coffee-coloured taxi and move away. What follows is a frantic, two-week countdown packed with bizarre events—ranging from sudden bat attacks to a bike theft—showing Bim that while he may leave Poondy, its chaotic magic will stay with him forever.