TheMisadventures of a Diamond Thief by Lubaina Bandukwala

 

Lubaina Bandukwala pursued her passion for children's literature, utilizing her experience as a journalist and editor to curate festivals and contribute to esteemed publications. With a diverse portfolio of both fiction and non-fiction works, including titles published by Penguin Random House India, Lubaina is committed to promoting Indian children's literature. She founded the children's literature section at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival and her own Peek A Book Literature Festival, and is involved in various initiatives such as the Jane Goodall Institute, India. Rafu, a descendant of a legendary family of Time-Travelling, Thieving Djinns, is tasked with a mission to steal the Shah-i-Noor diamond for the king of djinns. Despite his dream of becoming a chef, Rafu reluctantly accepts the mission as the diamond could be his ticket to pursuing his passion. As he navigates through cunning courtiers, mysterious thieves, and even an annoying horse, Rafu must race against time to turn his