Matriarch by Tina Knowles

"Manvinder's Medu Vada" by Riddhi Doda is a delightful addition to the Hook Books series, aimed at young readers aged 5 and above.

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The story follows Manvinder, a young boy whose life takes a flavorful turn when his family moves from Chandigarh to Bengaluru. In this new city, Manvinder discovers the medu vada—a crispy, golden-brown South Indian snack with a fluffy center and a hole just perfect for his finger. This simple food encounter becomes the heart of his journey to adapt and belong in a new place. The narrative cleverly uses Manvinder’s obsession with medu vadas to explore broader themes of migration, adaptation, and the comfort food can bring during times of change. As Manv