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.
Kanmani is 9 years old, bright and curious, living with her grandparents while her parents work in Chennai, cycling to school every day and finding adventures in the most ordinary places.
Stinkypur Guardians is a beautifully written story that follows two young girls, Jhalak and Nami. Set in Nala Park – a well known neighborhood park that is home to several bird species. While the park is frequented by walkers and children at play, an unmaintained canal running through it carries garbage and filth leaving the area unpleasantly odorous. The children jokingly refer to it as their “Stinkypur Kingdom”.
What begins as a normal visit to a temple quickly turns into a thrilling journey when Keshav discovers that the forest near him is actually a gateway to another world.
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.
C.G. Salamander tells the story of young Amal who embarks on his first train journey. He enjoys buying treats and comics at the station and settles in for the ride.
