Himanjali Shankar’s Game On is a blend of science fiction and horror that feels both playful and unsettling. The story follows siblings Sammy and Simmy, who set out to fetch a glass of water but instead, they find their house glitching into a surreal game.
Uncoded traces India’s transformation from a newly independent nation in 1947—struggling with poverty, low literacy, and scarce resources—to striving and becoming the “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat” it is today.
Filled with thrilling tales and exciting escapades, this book is like a gateway to a world of spirits – written by none other than Satyajit Ray!
Set over the course of thirteen rain-soaked days, many of which have been declared Rain Holidays at school, Rekha tries to navigate the rain-laden streets of Mumbai with some expected and some unexpected allies and discover what it means to be a friend to someone who herself is going through a rain holiday of her own.
Neev is a bright student who prefers working alone. He thinks group projects are a waste of time and believes he can do everything better by himself. But when his teacher assigns a group project on Gautama Buddha, Neev is forced to team up with classmates—and that’s where the real adventure begins.
Rarely do we encounter history as something alive, curious, and engaging. That’s what makes this book refreshing; it’s written in an approachable way for middle-grade readers, using simple language while opening up deep perspectives.
