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
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!
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
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
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
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.