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Eleven-year-old Loki-Lokanayaki Shanmugam-is cricket crazy. She wants

to play on the local cricket league team, The Temple Street Tankers. But they

have a ridiculous 'boys only' rule that they aren't willing to change for a girl.

And her parents seem to be too involved with her brother's studies to…

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From the title itself, this book grabs your attention. It is a fun, witty read.

11-year-old Lokanayaki Shanmugam aspires to be a cricketer and play on the local cricket league in a team called Temple Street Tankers, but they have a boy-only condition, so she cannot play on the team. She starts a petition to change this situation. Does it succeed? 

From its vivid portrayal of characters and some serious issues in Indian society, while using light-hearted language to bring out the importance of breaking societal conventions and standing up for one’s rights. Set in Chennai or Madras (as it…

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