Which Way Do We Go?: A Real-Life Adventure About Maps, Directions, Landmarks, Addresses and Safe Wayfinding

by Darpan Murly

Aarav, Meera, Kabir and Zoya think finding your way is mostly about remembering left and right. Then one wrong gate, a closed crossing, an unreliable landmark and a confusing public building prove otherwise. In this story-first life-skills adventure, the Everyday Independence Club learns how maps connect to real places, how landmarks make directions memorable, how addresses work, why the shortest route is not always the best route, how to ask for help safely and what to do when a familiar plan suddenly changes.



With twelve story chapters, practical Independence Missions, real-life practice cases, a wayfinding handbook, field guide, seven-day plan, challenge cards and an Independence Lab, this book helps children build observation, judgment, communication and confidence - while reinforcing that real independence includes safety rules, privacy and knowing when to ask an adult for help.

115 pages, Paperback

Published August 25, 2026

About the author

Darpan Murly is an author who writes for children, young readers and adults across a wide range of themes including practical life skills, emotional growth, Indian wisdom, critical thinking, mathematics, financial literacy, communication, mindfulness and personal clarity.

Across twenty book series, Darpan Murly has built a body of work around one simple belief: books should not merely explain ideas - they should help readers use them.

For children, the books turn learning into stories, mysteries, challenges and adventures. Series such as The Bharat Quest Club, Money Smart India Kids, Young Inventors of India, Brave Minds Club, Eco Detectives of India, Safe India Kids Club, Healthy Habits India Kids, Smart Study Squad, Confident Communicators Club, Everyday Independence Club, The Truth Checkers Club and The Number Sleuths Club are designed to help young readers become more curious, confident, thoughtful and independent.

These stories explore skills that matter beyond the classroom: handling emotions, communicating clearly, understanding money, staying safe, checking information, solving problems, thinking critically and using mathematics in everyday life.

Darpan Murly has also written on culture, reflection and personal growth through series including Indian Wisdom for Young Readers, The Future Ready Kids Series, Clear Action, Inner Clarity, Quiet Life Skills, the Spiritual Series and the Kashmir Series, alongside books created simply to bring enjoyment and creative engagement to adult readers.

Although the subjects vary, the underlying approach remains consistent: make complex ideas accessible, keep the writing practical and respect the intelligence of the reader.

Darpan Murly’s work is especially interested in the small skills that quietly shape a life - asking better questions, thinking before reacting, noticing patterns, making thoughtful choices and learning to see familiar things differently.

Whether the reader is a child solving a mystery or an adult looking for greater calm and clarity, the aim is the same:

to create books that are useful, engaging and worth carrying beyond the final page.

Reviews

[Som · Rating 5 out of 5]

Which Way Do We Go? expands the series beyond the home and into the wider world. The friends face a navigation challenge that requires them to notice landmarks, read signs, understand addresses, compare routes and ask sensible questions rather than simply follow a device. That focus feels especially relevant for children growing up with digital navigation, because the story reminds them that real-world awareness still matters.

The book makes navigation feel like an adventure rather than a geography lesson. Maps and route choices become clues, while landmarks and street signs become tools for building confidence. Aarav, Meera, Kabir and Zoya also learn an important broader skill: when you are unsure, slowing down, checking information and asking for help are signs of good judgment, not failure.

This is a useful and distinctive volume because it encourages situational awareness alongside independence. Children come away with the sense that knowing where you are, how you got there and how to communicate your location are practical skills worth learning. It is an engaging bridge between classroom map concepts and everyday life.