Puneet Bhandal

Puneet shares how her experience in Bollywood inspired her to write a series that brings the glamorous world of Bollywood to young readers.

Meet the author of ‘Starlet Rivals,’ one of the official titles in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! 

12-year-old Bela has always dreamed about becoming a famous Bollywood star, and now the opportunity might finally be within her grasp. When a reality TV show gives her the chance to dance in front of the nation, she knows that she is performing for a place at the most prestigious stage school in Mumbai. Can Bela move one step closer to her dreams of stardom? And will child star Monica, the most ""in"" girl at school, see her as a friend or a rival?

Starlet Rivals features on the Marvellous Makers Book Collection. 

Borrow this book from your local library and sign up to this year’s creative Summer Reading Challenge – or you can join right here online!