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.
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The story follows young Bittoo, whose playtime with his friend Sonu is interrupted by a stubborn case of the hiccups.
This anthology is a thoughtfully curated collection featuring both Indian and international poets. It brings together a wide range of emotions — joy, wit, sadness, wonder — while remaining accessible to children who are just being introduced to poetry.
At its heart, this vibrant, colorful book takes you on the most delightful journey, following “Red” — a little shoe — as it travels and encounters different groups of animals and birds along the way.
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.
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.
