Ranjit Lal

Ranjit Lal is the author of over thirty-five books—fiction and non-fiction—for children and adults who are children.

His abiding interest in natural history, birds, animals and insects is reflected in many of his books: The Crow Chronicles, The Life and Times of Alto Falta, The Small Tigers of Sherrard, The Birds of Delhi and others.

His other books with social themes include Faces in the Water, Our Nana Was a Nutcase, Talk and Shroom, Miracles, Smitten,

The Secret of Falcon Heights, The Dugong and the Barracudas and The Battle for No. 19. His other interests include photography, automobiles, reading and cooking. He lives in Delhi.