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In this heartfelt middle grade debut, Ajay Anthonipillai's life takes an unexpected turn when a stolen candy bar leads to a million-dollar prize, challenging his understanding of morality and family loyalty. As he navigates new friendships and cultural expectations, Ajay faces difficult choices that threaten to upend his carefully constructed world. With humor and poignancy, the story explores themes of identity, honesty, and the desire to belong.