The book, ‘565 – The dramatic story of Unifying India’, provides a deep understanding of the massive task of deciding the fate of 565 princely states within the short time span of 50 days, during June – August 1947, in the run up to independence.
Men of Steel is a gripping tribute to the valour of India’s armed forces, following a consistent structure that begins by outlining the background of each conflict, followed by the inspiring stories of bravery exhibited by our soldiers.
Payal Kapadia’s Woebegone’s Warehouse of Words is a thrilling “what-if” tale, in a world where a speaker has to pay a price for every word they speak.
This early chapter book is about twin sisters, Tara and Arzoo, who experience magic all around them. It starts when they end up leaving their stapler by the riverside during one of their picnics.
Living with Adi is a very different book from the ones I usually read. It revolves around the hardships faced by the innocent teen, Adi Krishnan who has ASD.
The annual ‘Trees and Plants Mega Sale’ at a plant nursery sparks an interesting discussion between the various tree saplings. The coconut and peepal saplings feel dwarfed in front of the larger banyan sapling and wonder if anyone will ever buy them at the sale!
