The story opens by introducing the residents of Banian Tree Avenue, a quaint and quiet neighbourhood in Chennai, lined with leafy trees on both sides. When Kannalmozhi and her mother move in, they become the first to set up a fruit stall on the street. Soon, other vendors follow.
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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.
A Home to Haunt is a funny story of a haunted adventure. Poltu and his uncle meet a steam engine full of ghosts who have lost their homes. Now, they must help them find a new home!!
The story is set in an urban city of Bengaluru. Kartik challenges Aarav to come to a graveyard in the eerie hours of night. Here they encounter burglars and while escaping they stumble upon a quaint brass vessel with gold coins sparking a detective zeal in the children.
When 12 year old Muniya learns that she is adopted, she embarks on a quest to find her birth parents.
The story of a reluctant thief er… aspiring chef er… time-traveling djinn that my daughter read in one sitting!
