Feather Tales: A Flamingo in My Garden

Part of the Feather Tales series, the book explores urban nature through the eyes of birds and small animals. It seamlessly combines a fun, fast-paced kidnapping investigation with fascinating ecological insights about India's coastal bird life.

Deepak Dalal left a career in chemical engineering to pursue his passion for writing children's literature. He is well-known for crafting engaging wilderness and nature stories inspired by India’s diverse landscapes, ranging from the Andaman Islands and Ladakh to the Sahyadri Hills.

• • When Sunglow, a graceful Mumbai flamingo, suddenly goes missing from her feeding grounds, panic spreads among the local wildlife. The daring skybird Longtail is brought in to crack the case, zeroing in on high-suspect characters like Skull the brash seagull and S-Crow the ruthless crow leader. The narrative follows Longtail's tense race against time across garden ledges and city rooftops to rescue his friend before sundown.