May 232026

Review: The Secret of the Star Sapphire

The story begins when three children who discover a strange clue during a break‑in at the Asiatic Society Library in Mumbai. This clue leads them into a thrilling adventure across the city. They uncover secrets hidden for thousands of years, solve riddles, and learn how the sapphire has shaped history.

May 202026

Dear Author, maybe you are not wrong [Review]

Eleven-year-old Avisha reads a book from her summer reading list and takes an immediate dislike to the motivations and actions of its protagonist. She decides to write to the author directly, to make her case, to say: you are wrong.

Dec 302025

Banian Buddies – A story with strong roots [Review]

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.

Nov 102025

Game On: Kids 1, Adults 0 [Review]

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.