Better known by his stage name Lushlife, Raj Haldar is an American rapper, composer, and producer from Philadelphia, PA. He's also the #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl. Connect with him on Twitter @lushlifemedia.
A fast-paced mystery... reminiscent of Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series.... Etymology is the distinctive feature here, and its importance is reflected in every part of the text. The cultural awareness implicit in the book's themes is reflected in the diversity of its characters as portrayed in both text and illustrations. The work as a whole feels very child centered, and is likely to appeal to a broad range of readers. This winning series opener is full of fun and facts. -- School Library Journal, STARRED review Fast-paced and fun, this word-lovers adventure will immerse growing readers in both a puzzling mystery and the origin of English words that come from India. -- Imagination Soup The characters are likable and realistic... and the reader is guaranteed a happy ending. -- School Library Connection