The Great Poop War - Ranjit Lal

A laugh-out-loud, comically intense whodunit mystery packed with warring cats, dogs, furious residents, and plenty of wits—and poop!

Things are heating up rapidly at Sparkling Apartments. Thanks to ultra-strict cleanliness measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, this Delhi residential society proudly held the ‘Cleanest Cooperative Housing Society Award’ for four fantastic years running. But that stellar reputation is suddenly under a stinky, serious threat.The disaster strikes on a crisp, clear morning when the prestigious Resident Welfare Association (RWA) President, Shri Gangajal Badrinathji, takes a fateful step directly into a steamy, highly pungent pile of poop wearing his spanking new designer sneakersInstant, unadulterated uproar! Within minutes, the neat rows of Sparking Apartments turn into a battleground. Dog owners are glaring at cat lovers, feline devotees are hissing back, and the burning question on everyone’s mind is… whodunit? Or rather, who-doo-doo-it? Was it a pampered pet dog, a sophisticated stray cat, or someone entirely unexpected operating under the cover of darkness?With tempers flaring and threats of an animal ban looming over the society, teenagers and best friends Parvati and Bharat step up as an investigative squad. To unmask the messy culprit and save their beloved four-legged companions, they have to do the impossible: get the neighborhood cats and dogs to declare a temporary truce and team up to crack the case.rimming with satirical humor, quirky characters, and brilliant commentary on neighborhood rivalries, The Great Poop War is an outrageously funny adventure beautifully brought to life by Ambika Karandikar’s light-hearted illustrations