Shweta Taneja is an award-winning author who writes science and fiction for kids and adults. Her bestselling books include They Made What? They Found What? on amazing scientists of India; graphic novel Krishna: Defender of Dharma and the critically-acclaimed fantasy fiction series Anantya Tantrist Mysteries which is currently being made into a film. Her sci-fi short story The Daughter That Bleeds, was shortlisted in the prestigious French award Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire, and was awarded the Editor’s Choice Award (Singapore). She is a Charles Wallace Writing Fellow (United Kingdom) and has given talks at international conferences including WorldCon (Dublin), Eurocon (Amiens) and the Cartoon Museum (London). Her work has been translated to Kannada, French, Romanian, and Dutch. She is a habitual tea-drinker, nature wanderer, and birdwatcher and has recently upgraded her laugh to evil.
<p>"Trash Rajah, the dictator of Pretty City, has declared there should be piles of stinking garbage, unending pollution, foaming lakes, and disgusting toxic creations everywhere. Trash Rajah and his garbage army need an endless supply of garbage to keep them alive—and the humans of Pretty City must provide it.</p><p>But when their only playground is taken over by garbage monsters, Kabir and Lila decide enough is enough. With the help of their mother’s cranky creation, Kungfu Aunty, and armed with an array of cleaning weapons, they plan a rebellion against all freaks of the waste.</p><p>Will the siblings be able to save their playground and their city from the noxious armies of Trash Rajah? Find out in this whizzing, fizzing, exciting adventure story."</p>
