City of Stolen Magic by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak

Chompa is certain that she is ready to perform finger magic. But her mother keeps insisting that it’s not safe and that she should focus on learning charm writing.

When Chompa sets out to prove herself to Ammi (her mother), her bravado leads to a horrendous accident. Soon, the agents of the Company take Ammi away.

Now, it’s up to Chompa to find and save her mother from the British, who are trying to stamp out Indian magic.

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