Neel, an ordinary fourteen-year-old schoolboy lives in Bengaluru with his ordinary three-generation family. But his humdrum life is overtaken by extraordinary events.

Starting with some puzzling thefts in his colony, Neel recounts a series of events that unfold over three months from January to March. Neel endeavours to crack the case, even as he is pursued by his romantically inclined classmate, leading to comic and endearing encounters. As Neel explores the highs and lows of growing up, and friendships, his unremarkable world shatters when he confronts the harsh reality of communal hatred, both at school and beyond.

This is a story of growing up and of growing apart ...

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