From teachers and librarians:

'It was lovely having you. It was quite clear all the participants really enjoyed the experience, and I hope that the children at Newtown Primary are now getting stuck into the books. Many thanks for a great visit.’ Elaine Bradshaw, reading libraries

Puneet, Thank you so much for the wonderful workshop that you delivered yesterday. From the feedback, the pupils seemed to enjoy the experience and have taken something valuable away with them. Thanks again, and hope we can have you back in school again sometime.' Uzma Raja, Drayton Manor School

‘Excellent feedback from the pupils and teachers.’ Sharon McLoughlin, St John Wall School, Handsworth, Birmingham

‘They all enjoyed the session.’ Jeannie Bishop, Darlington Libraries and Community Learning Service, Librarian, Darlington, County Durham

‘Thank you for a lovely day yesterday. The girls were talking about it all day!’ Sue Clifton, librarian, Golden Hillock School, Birmingham

‘It was a real pleasure to meet you and you were just brilliant Puneet! I have had really positive feedback both from our staff and from our students. I was fascinated listening to you speak you were such an inspiration, there was so much to take in. I personally loved the books and couldn't put them down and I also thought the book covers were fab. Thank you again for travelling all the way to Holyhead school and I will be in touch in the very near future.’ Mo Noble, librarian , Holyhead School, Handsworth, Birmingham

‘Thank you for coming! Had great feedback from kids.’ Harj Chahal, librarian, Kelmscott School, Walthamstow

‘It was a credit to you that the girls were attentive and enthusiastic all day even though it was a Friday in the school holidays! I will hopefully see you again soon back at Whalley Range as the girls really enjoyed your visit! Thanks again.’ Martha Standring, Whalley Range School

From students:

Thank you for teaching me about Bollywood when you came to my summer school in Manchester. I loved your first book starlet rivalry and I will soon have double take. I still know the Bollywood dance you taught me and my friends. now I have read your book you have really inspired me and now your are my one and truly idol.’ Chelsey McCormack, 11

‘Thank you for coming to the library for corporation road primary school today. I haven't read the books yet, however after the reading the reviews, I can't wait! I love how your different and write a Bollywood series instead of your average ghost story or fantasty. I can't wait until book 3 & 4. Hopefully there will be a book 5 in the future :D’. Sanjida, 11

I really enjoyed the author's visit. I was really inspired about her whole life story and how she started because I am really interested in Bollywood films and the music so found that very interesting. I am looking forward to reading her book. Yes I would like more author visits and more book from Puneet. Thanks, Kathleen

I want to thank Puneet for coming to our school, I really enjoyed it and I learnt more about Bollywood. I thought the session was brilliant! Puneet gave us some ideas on how writing can be fun and I think that was great. All of the session was good although I did enjoy when Puneet put on the bollywood songs. The presentation was great how it was and also there was a lot of information. It would be great if another author came to visit. Subhana

I thought that the visit was really good and enjoyed every minute. I learnt a lot about what Bollywood is. Maariyaah

Yes I enjoyed it. The best bit to me was when she was telling us what inspired her to become a writer. I would really like it if I can meet other authors like her. Ayesha

Thank you for choosing me to meet Puneet it was a really good opportunity. I thought the session was really good and I enjoyed it. It has made reading and writing sound better. I wish I could do that again. Thanks you for the opportunity to meet Puneet.   

Megan

It was a good talk very interesting. She made reading and writing sound fun and not as bad as I think. She made me want to read more and take more interest in English. On Friday in English I wrote a poem and Miss said it was very good because I used some of the techniques she had told us, so I’ve put some to practise. Thank you for letting me come to the meeting it was a good experience. Thank you Puneet. Rebecca

I think that the author was really good she had actually made me believe that it is possible to write your own stories. After listening to the speech she gave it has encouraged me to start writing more, if she could do it then so could I. I think that it is a good idea to have an author come to our school and tell us about their experience and how they became an author. I would like to thank you for inviting me to the meeting of Puneet. It was actually very helpful and I hope it helps me in my later life. Nadine

I really enjoyed it, the whole session was enjoyable. I would have liked to hear more songs. Please can we meet other authors. Aysha

Headspace teenagers had this to say about Puneet’s event at High Wycombe library:

“It was great! Very informative and fun, I loved the dancing”

“Really enjoyable and interesting”

“It was amusing”

“It was cool”

“It was such great fun – I loved it”

From readers:

"Hi, we met at heston library on 23rd sept 2010. thx 4 the book i enjoyed the presentation and the dance moves. my sister enjoyed it as well. As well as my friend Ashlin. good luck with future books. it ended my evening well i had a wonderful time!! see ya!' Manmit Virdee

'I love the book: Starlet Rivalry!! Its a very good book, and i really enjoyed reading it!! I can not wait for ur next books to come out!! Bye and Happy Writing!! :)" Safa

"i toally love starlet riverly especially the fact that bella won the award the way you described everything made it feel sooo vivid it was like i was in the book and double take was soo....great!! especially the twist about the stalker i could not belive it and ajay banerjee sounds like my dream guy!!!!! i am waiting eagerly 4 book three and four all my friends loved your books!!!..." suriyah, 11

"I love bollywood i think it is very interesting than hollywood no affence to anyone. I love listening to indian songs especially dance pe chance maralere from rab ne bana de jodi. ps u came to batley girls high school and u signed my book thankyou. xxxxxxxxx" Saniya Ramzan, Yorkshire

"How are you? You came to my school yesterday, Batley Girl's High School. I just finished reading the two signed books I bought from you yestarday and I can't wait for the third book to come out. Could You let me know what it will be called and when its coming out" Nafisah Nabi, Yorskhire

"i dont read book much but when my eye caught the bollywood series i went totally mad. i love this story and i think the story is great. looking foward to read your next books!!" sharmila, 14

'Hi im Fahim. I have recently been to the ASPIRE 09 at Uxbridge College and am reading Starlet Rivalry of the Bollywood Series and it is certainly a page turner. thank you.' Fahim Ahmed, 11
 
'I NEVER ENJOYED READING BOOKS BUT WHEN I READ STARLET RIVALRY I ENJOYED MYSELF A LOT THE BOOK WAS FANTASTIC AND LOOKING FORWARD FOR THE NEXT ONE. I M 4RM LONDON.' CHARMI, 14

'PUNEET I LOVED STARLET RIVALRY AND IM LOOKIN FORWARD TO DOUBLE TAKE AND BY THE WAY IM FROM BORDESLEY GREEN GIRLS SCHOOL AND I LOVED THE BOLLYWOOD DANCE! I THINK YOUR BOOKS WILL BECOME FAMOUS SOON!!!!!!!! :)'
Anisa, 12

'I really enjoyed the first book and I can't wait for the next one! I had a Bollywood themed 11th birthday party this year and it was great fun! The real Bollywood sounds very exiting!!! I wish I could go one day', Eleanor, aged 11 'Loved Starlet Rivalry.... Looking forward to Double Take.'
Kiran, 14

Hope Bela gets together with Marc in next books!' Jashan, 1

Is next book about twins? Looks exciting. Me and my sister are twins and both of us want to read it. Maybe you can name them after us?' Jagpreet, 12

Double Take reviews….

‘I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. I read the whole book in three hours!’ Jas, 13 | ‘Enjoyed it, looking forward to book three,’
Noreen, 10