The Fruit Seller

About the Book

In these touching, suspenseful, and surprisingly perceptive stories, twelve-year-old Sagar Castleman draws the reader into the lives and adventures of a compelling set of characters in India and the United States. With an Indian mother and an American father, Sagar’s insightful perspective on life in India shines through in these tales, many of which have plot twists that catch the reader off guard. Read about a fruit seller who must make a sudden moral decision, the mysterious background of a cheerful dairy shopowner, the perils of drinking and driving, and a billionaire who invites fifteen children to a mysterious party. The stories explore themes such as what it means to do the right thing, when to trust someone you don’t know, and what constitutes lasting friendship with a cousin on the other side of the world, a puppy down the street, or a man from another planet. This first collection of short stories by an aspiring young writer will entertain and inspire preteens, teens, and adults alike.

About the Author

Sagar Castleman, age twelve, moved to Delhi from Maryland with his family the summer before he started fifth grade. He goes to the American Embassy School in New Delhi and lives with his mother, father, younger brother, and cousin. He enjoys reading, writing, and playing ping-pong, baseball, and card tricks.