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Narinder Dhami

Narinder Dhami

Narinder Dhami was born and brought up in Wolverhampton, with two younger sisters. She went to Birmingham University and worked for about ten years as a primary school teacher. Always nurturing a talent for writing, she finally turned her attention to it full-time after winning several short story prizes. Her very first book was accepted by a publisher and she hasn't looked back since. She lives with her husband and their five cats in Shropshire.

Books

  • 13 Hours

    13 Hours

    Author: Narinder Dhami
    Publisher: Tamarind (Random House)
    Interest age: 9-13
    Reading age: 9+

    Twelve-year-old Anni never really questions why her frightened, ill mother won't leave their once grand but now dilapidated house - until, one day, her mum's worst fears are realised. An exciting, page-turning story.

  • Bang, Bang, You're Dead!

    Bang, Bang, You're Dead!

    Author: Narinder Dhami
    Publisher: Corgi
    Interest age: 9+
    Reading age: 9+

    Dhami's thriller takes us from a dysfunctional home, where twins Mia and Jamie live with their divorced mother – who has bipolar disorder – to a school siege in which a pupil holds a class hostage. Compelling.

  • Bindi Babes

    Bindi Babes

    Author: Narinder Dhami
    Publisher: Random House
    Interest age: 10+
    Reading age: 9+

    Narinder Dhami has a light touch which girls in particular will enjoy.

  • Bollywood Babes

    Bollywood Babes

    Author: Narinder Dhami
    Publisher: Random House
    Interest age: 11+
    Reading age: 11+

    Geena, Amber and Jazz - the Bindi girls - are back! Amber is still keen to further the romance between Auntie and handsome teacher, Mr Aurora, but things go awry...

  • Sunita's Secret

    Sunita's Secret

    Author: Narinder Dhami
    Publisher: Random House
    Interest age: 10+
    Reading age: 8+

    Sunita's perfect world collapses when her father is accused of stealing money from his clients, and he disappears.

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