Kanmani and Co.: Five Friends (and a Cat) Tackle the World

Five Friends. One Cat. Endless Adventures.

Kanmani has a plan — she almost always does. And with her four best friends by her side (plus one very opinionated cat), there is no problem too big, no mystery too puzzling, and no challenge too daunting to take on together. Whether they're navigating school dramas, neighbourhood capers, or the kind of everyday adventures that only the best of friends seem to find, Kanmani and Co. face it all with curiosity, humour, and a whole lot of heart.

Kanmani and Co. by Lalitha Ramanathan is a warm, funny, and brilliantly relatable story about friendship, teamwork, and the joyful chaos of growing up. Set against a vividly drawn Indian backdrop, it is the kind of book that celebrates the ordinary magic of having a close-knit group of friends — and one very memorable cat — to navigate the world with.

Why Readers Will Love This Book

• A funny, warm middle-grade story about friendship for readers aged 8–12
• A diverse, vividly drawn cast of characters children will instantly recognise and root for
• Set against a relatable Indian setting — a refreshing and joyful voice in children's fiction
• Perfect for fans of Aru Shah, Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome, and fun friendship adventures
• By Lalitha Ramanathan, a wonderful new voice in Indian children's literature

Rent Kanmani and Co. from BookJoy and join the gang — adventures (and cats) included.