Chandu and the Super Set of Parents [Paperback]

When Chandu's parents—disappointed by his math grade and squabbling over his future—threaten to ship him off to boarding school, Chandu wonders what it would be like to have a different set of parents. He discovers, hidden in the forest, a curious storefront: The Exchange Your Parents Shop. Enrolling in their Happily Ever After Program, Chandu has the opportunity to become the child of math geniuses, movie superstars, or sports icons. Or he could choose obedient parents that bow to his every wish! Which set of parents will be his perfect fit? Traveling by elephant, peacock, hot air balloon, and even on the back of a tiger, Chandu keeps company with a talking parrot and Mustache Muthu in what becomes the adventure of a lifetime.Chandu and the Super Set of Parentsis a fantastical tale of a boy's quest for love, confidence, and acceptance, set against a rich tapestry of Indian food, culture, and customs.

“Hasn't every child wished at some point that they could trade their annoying parents in for ‘better’ models? Readers will delight following ten-year-old Chandu on his fantastical time-traveling adventure to different households searching for the perfect replacement parents. Written in prose that zings and sings, THE ADVENTURES OF CHANDU AND THE SUPER SET OF PARENTS is a zany, sweet reminder that love takes many forms and we should all be careful what we wish for. Peppered with tidbits of Indian Folklore and chock-a-block with charming, outlandish characters--human and animal alike, Chandu’s quest is a marvelous modern fable. Hold on tight, dear readers, you’re in for a colorful ride!" —Alice Kaltman, author of WAVEHOUSE and THE TANTALIZING TALE OF GRACE MINNAUGH “An amusing read that intersperses real-life issues with a healthy dose of fiction! Peppered with wonderfully apt nicknames and tongue-in-cheek comments, the story revolves around a disgruntled Chandu who visits the lols)