Two Friends, one deep alliance, the trip of a lifetime.

Nominations and Awards:
Recommended – Kirkus Reviews, Dec 2015
Recommended by CCBC 2016
5 must read books – CBC Books 2016
Recommended – CM Magazine 2016
Panda Book Awards Shortlist, China – 2017

When aspiring photographer Dylan Moore is invited to join his best friend Rohit Lal on a family trip to India, he jumps at the chance to embark on an exciting journey just like their Lord of the Rings heroes, Frodo and Sam. But each boy comes to the trip with a problem: Rohit is desperate to convince his parents not to leave him behind in Mumbai to finish school, and Dylan is desperate to use his time in India to prove himself as a photographer and to avoid his parents' constant fighting. Keeping their struggles to themselves threatens to tear the boys apart. But when disaster strikes, Dylan and Rohit realize they have to set aside their differences to navigate India safely, confront their family issues, and salvage their friendship. Travel to the colorful and chaotic streets of India from the comfort of your home in this hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship and family.

DISCUSSION GUIDE