Vanished
“Vanished” by Sheela Chari is a juvenile fiction novel published by Hyperion Book CH on July 26, 2011. This 336-page book follows eleven-year-old Neela, who aspires to be a renowned musician while playing her traditional Indian stringed instrument, a cherished gift from her grandmother. When this family heirloom mysteriously disappears from a local church, Neela embarks on a quest filled with strange clues, including a tea kettle adorned with a dragon, a threatening note, and connections to a famous deceased musician, all hinting at a deeper history tied to India.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of music and mystery as Neela navigates the challenges of trust and deceit in her search for the lost instrument. The story explores themes of coincidence and fate, drawing connections between the past and present as Neela uncovers the legacy of her instrument. With its engaging plot and rich cultural references, “Vanished” presents a captivating journey that invites readers to ponder the significance of family heirlooms and the stories they carry.
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Eleven-year-old Neela dreams of being a famous musician, performing for admiring crowds on her traditional Indian stringed instrument. Her particular instrument was a gift from her grandmother—intricately carved with a mysterious-looking dragon.
When this special family heirloom vanishes from a local church, strange clues surface: a tea kettle ornamented with a familiar pointy-faced dragon, a threatening note, a connection to a famous dead musician, and even a legendary curse. The clues point all the way to India, where it seems that Neela’s instrument has a long history of vanishing and reappearing. Even if Neela does track it down, will she be able to stop it from disappearing again?/DIVDIV
Sheela Chari’s debut novel is a finely tuned story of coincidence and fate, trust and deceit, music and mystery.
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