The Case of Makhan Singh's Smelly Lunch

A chapter book about a young boy named Makhan who struggles with being bullied at his new school. Makhan is an 8-year-old who has recently moved and changed schools, and he is anxious about making friends. On his first day, he faces ridicule from his peers about his homemade curries, which they find to be stinky. As they call him 'smelly', Makhan starts to feel embarrassed about himself. However, throughout the story, Makhan learns to embrace his uniqueness and stand up for himself and others who are being bullied. This book teaches kids about the importance of self-confidence and standing up against bullying.