Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description: When Secrets Set Sail by Sita Brahmachari is a moving story of family, heritage, and courage. After Usha’s beloved grandmother passes away, her family adopts Imtiaz, a girl who feels out of place in her new home. The two girls initially clash, but everything changes when they begin seeing ghosts tied to the house’s history as a refuge for stranded Indian ayahs. Guided by the ghost of Kali Ma, Usha’s grandmother, the girls must work together to uncover family secrets and fulfill a long-standing promise. Their quest becomes urgent as their home, now a sanctuary for refugees, faces eviction. Through this magical adventure, Usha and Immy learn to trust, support each other, and honor the forgotten stories of their community. The novel, endorsed by Amnesty International and named a Waterstones Book of the Month, beautifully explores themes of belonging, history, and the power of sisterhood and remembrance