About the book
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel
Shortlisted for the JCB Prize for Literature
Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
A New York Times Editors' Choice and Notable Book of 2020
One of Time's Must-Read Books of 2020
\"Warning: if you begin reading the book in the morning, don't expect to get anything done for the rest of the day.\" --New York Times
Three children venture into the darkest corners of a sprawling Indian city to find their missing classmate, in a stunningly original debut novel--based on a true story.
Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality police shows, thinks he's smarter than his friend Pari (even though she gets the best grades), and considers himself to be a better boss than Faiz (even though Faiz is the one with a job). When a classmate goes missing, Jai decides to use the crime-solving skills he has picked up from TV to find him. He asks Pari and Faiz to be his assistants and together they draw up lists of people to interview and places to visit. But what begins as a game turns sinister as other children start disappearing from their neighborhood. Jai, Pari, and Faiz have to confront terrified parents, an indifferent police force, and their fears of soul-snatching djinns. As the disappearances edge ever closer to home, the lives of Jai and his friends will never be the same again. At times exuberant, at times heartbreaking, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line traces the unfolding of a tragedy while capturing the fierce warmth and resilience of a community forged in times of trouble.
Editions of Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780771001703
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593129197
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593207062
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771001727
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593129289
- EBook
- ISBN 9780771001710
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593129203
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593155035
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593155042
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Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel
Shortlisted for the JCB Prize for Literature
Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
A New York Times Editors' Choice and Notable Book of 2020
One of Time's Must-Read Books of 2020
\"Warning: if you begin reading the book in the morning, don't expect to get anything done for the rest of the day.\" --New York Times
Three children venture into the darkest corners of a sprawling Indian city to find their missing classmate, in a stunningly original debut novel--based on a true story.
Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality police shows, thinks he's smarter than his friend Pari (even though she gets the best grades), and considers himself to be a better boss than Faiz (even though Faiz is the one with a job). When a classmate goes missing, Jai decides to use the crime-solving skills he has picked up from TV to find him. He asks Pari and Faiz to be his assistants and together they draw up lists of people to interview and places to visit. But what begins as a game turns sinister as other children start disappearing from their neighborhood. Jai, Pari, and Faiz have to confront terrified parents, an indifferent police force, and their fears of soul-snatching djinns. As the disappearances edge ever closer to home, the lives of Jai and his friends will never be the same again. At times exuberant, at times heartbreaking, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line traces the unfolding of a tragedy while capturing the fierce warmth and resilience of a community forged in times of trouble.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line about?
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel
Shortlisted for the JCB Prize for Literature
Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
A New York Times Editors' Choice and Notable Book of 2020
One of Time's Must-Read Books of 2020
\"Warning: if you begin reading the book in the morning, don't expect to get anything done for the rest of the day.\" --New York Times
Three children venture into the darkest corners of a sprawling Indian city to find their missing classmate, in a stunningly original debut novel--based on a true story.
Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality police shows, thinks he's smarter than his friend Pari (even though she gets the best grades), and considers himself to be a better boss than Faiz (even though Faiz is the one with a job). When a classmate goes missing, Jai decides to use the crime-solving skills he has picked up from TV to find him. He asks Pari and Faiz to be his assistants and together they draw up lists of people to interview and places to visit. But what begins as a game turns sinister as other children start disappearing from their neighborhood. Jai, Pari, and Faiz have to confront terrified parents, an indifferent police force, and their fears of soul-snatching djinns. As the disappearances edge ever closer to home, the lives of Jai and his friends will never be the same again. At times exuberant, at times heartbreaking, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line traces the unfolding of a tragedy while capturing the fierce warmth and resilience of a community forged in times of trouble.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
Where can I read a sample of Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780771001703
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line?
Deepa Anappara
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780771001703) and hardcover(ISBN 9780593129197) and paperback(ISBN 9780593207062) and paperback(ISBN 9780771001727) and paperback(ISBN 9780593129289) and ebook(ISBN 9780771001710) and ebook(ISBN 9780593129203) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593155035) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593155042)
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