Aarti and the Blue Gods

Aarti has lived on a remote island with her Aunt for as long as she can remember, finding comfort in a book of Indian myths, a fox friend, and a toy rabbit she discovers in a locked room. When she learns that Aunt has been lying to her about her true identity, her world is turned upside down. The arrival of a half-drowned boy on the beach offers Aarti a chance to uncover the truth about her past. This middle grades novel explores themes of identity, deception, and self-discovery.