My Brother Tootoo

My Brother Tootoo
By Urmila Mahajan | Illustrated by Preeta Suresh

🌳 A summer holiday that changes everything.

When Murli arrives at Mango Tree Lane, he quickly catches the attention of twelve-year-old Rini and her mischievous little brother Tootoo. At first, it’s all fun and games — but as the three wander into forbidden places and secrets begin to unravel, innocent adventures take a menacing turn.

Told partly through Rini’s diary entries, My Brother Tootoo is a gripping, multi-layered tale of curiosity, friendship, and danger lurking closer than expected. Suspenseful yet deeply human, this story leaves readers questioning what lies beneath ordinary neighbourhoods and familiar faces.

📖 Book Details

• Author: Urmila Mahajan

• Illustrator: Preeta Suresh

• Format: Soft cover

• Pages: 160

• Size: 8.5” x 5.5”

• Illustrations: Black & white

• Age Group: 10+ years

• Themes: Suspense, friendship, childhood, danger, coming-of-age

✨ Why Readers Love It:

• Engaging mix of diary-style narration and suspense

• Builds tension with every chapter — hard to put down!

• Relatable childhood friendships set against mysterious twists

• Perfect for tweens and teens who enjoy thrilling, thought-provoking reads

Dark, suspenseful, and unforgettable, My Brother Tootoo is a must-read mystery for young readers who love stories that blur the line between innocence and danger.