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Narrator Rama Krishna Vallury charms in this heartfelt audio about when to fit in and when to stand out. Ajay always follows his Sri Lankan parents' strict rules for him: no bad grades, no scary movies, and NO friendships with girls. When a taunt from a popular kid goads Ajay into stealing a chocolate bar with a valuable prize inside, he has to figure out how to get his life back on track. Vallury balances Ajay's natural sweetness and his frustration with his cultural separation from his peers in a voice that sounds authentically conflicted and thoughtful. His animated narration also brings vibrancy to the people in Ajay's life, especially the gruff Scary Al, owner of the pillaged store. N.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]