The story follows Bhim, who is intrigued by all the colourful kites and strings that are covering the city during the annual kite festival. Equally vivid is his depiction of the casteist exclusion of Bhim’s bustee (slum/basti) from the festival.
Set in 1930 during the salt satyagraha, the book follows Dinu, an ardent Sherlock Holmes fan and a reluctant volunteer of the Arun Tukdi. It is a small group of teenage students and young teachers, tasked with travelling ahead, making arrangements for Gandhiji and the other marchers on their way to Dandi.
This book offers a perfect way to start a conversation on change. It also sensitively touches upon the feelings of sadness or confusion that a change might bring.
This book falls in this category of phenomenal history books. That it is meant for children is another big, bright feather in its cap. How I wish I read something like this when I was younger!
This book, set in the year 1915, takes us into the life of a young boy Sibu who lives in Chingri village and belongs to a poor family of the Kurukh tribe in the Chota Nagpur region. He, and his friend Budhu, find themselves in the thick of a brewing rebellion when their fathers bring them along to a meeting.
Once he started enjoying books, he has turned the whole reading activity into something animated and dynamic. So here’s a list of playful and energetic books that Achintya has grown to love.
