Sudha Murty’s New Book is Here: Why 'The Magic of the Missing Earrings' is the Perfect Gift for Winter Break

Guess what? Sudha Murty just gave us her 50th book! And this latest one, The Magic of the Missing Earrings, is already creating waves everywhere.

If you loved the first two Nooni books (The Magic of the Lost Temple and The Magic of the Lost Story), get ready to pack your bags again. Because this time, Nooni isn't just traveling across India, she's going international!

Nooni is spending her holidays with Ajja and Ajji (that's grandpa and grandma in Kannada), thinking it'll be just another quiet break. But then, a mysterious pair of antique earrings lands in her hands. And boom! What starts as a peaceful vacation turns into an epic adventure.

The story takes readers from the holy ghats of Ujjain to the bustling Golden Temple in Amritsar, through the historic streets of Delhi, and finally, all the way to London! Each place brings new surprises, new stories, and plenty of magic hidden in everyday moments.

These aren't just fun travel tales. The earrings unlock stories about family, heritage, and even India's Partition, a chapter of history that shaped millions of lives but often gets forgotten by today's generation.

Sudha Murty's granddaughter (who actually inspired the character Nooni!) once told her, "Ajji, you always write about India. But what about me? What about London, where we live?"

That got Mrs. Murty thinking. Why not write a story that bridges both worlds? A story where kids living abroad can connect with their Indian roots, and kids in India can see beyond their borders?

Mrs. Murty felt strongly that today's kids need to know about India's Partition, not in a boring textbook way, but through a real story that makes them feel something.

"Today's generation takes freedom for granted," she said at the book launch in New Delhi. "They should know what their great-grandparents endured." She wanted kids to feel grateful for what they have and proud of the resilience shown by people who lost everything but rebuilt their lives from scratch.

When Sudha Murty writes, she doesn't just tell stories; she sneaks in life lessons so smoothly that you don't even realize you're learning something until later.

At the launch event, she shared some thoughts that honestly, both kids AND parents need to hear:

Winter break is that magical time when there's no homework, no early alarms, and plenty of cozy hours to curl up with a good book. The Magic of the Missing Earrings is the perfect companion for those lazy afternoons.

It's an adventure that travels across countries, a mystery that keeps you guessing, and a history lesson that doesn't feel like school. Plus, at the end, kids will walk away with a deeper appreciation for the freedom they enjoy and the stories that shaped their heritage.

For parents, it's a win-win. Your kids get entertained while also learning about resilience, gratitude, and history. And who knows? You might find yourself sneaking the book away to read it yourself!

Sudha Murty has done it again. Her 50th book is a celebration of storytelling, heritage, and the simple wisdom that has made her one of India's most loved authors. Whether your kids are in India or somewhere across the globe, Nooni's latest adventure will take them on a journey they won't forget.

So this winter break, skip the usual screen time debates. Give your child The Magic of the Missing Earrings and watch them discover that history isn't boring; it's absolutely magical when told the right way.

Happy reading!