Catagory: Action & Adventure

School is the new chaos central!

Join Maya, who loses the class cupboard key on the very first day she becomes monitor (excellent timing!) and must find it before disaster strikes; Sachit, who decides a beautiful day is far too good to waste inside school and plots a daring break with his new friends; and Ira, who decides her friend Mahalaxmi is going on the class trip to Mysore—against all odds.

Three lively tales of friendship, determination and glorious school-day mayhem, all packed into one joyful collection.

Rini is a certified chatter-machine with a heart full of stories and a mind that never stops buzzing. She talks to everyone—her mirror, her plants, even the toaster—but at home, no one has time to listen.

Then one day, Rini stumbles upon the magical world of radio . . . a place where people want to hear you talk! Suddenly, becoming an RJ becomes her biggest dream. With a hairbrush for a mic and her eccentric neighbour Gaga as her cheerleader, Rini practices nonstop.

Set in the bustling Sunshine Colony, full of noisy courtyards, quirky aunties, and fairground chaos, this warm, funny story is about finding your voice and making sure it’s heard.

Nothing fascinates Ravi more than Grandpa’s magic box. What secrets does it hold?

About the Hook Book Series

In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.

Hook Books keep the fun going with:

• Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
• Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
• Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!

From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

There are mysteries afoot—but yay, there are also detectives who will solve these! Meet Nina, who uses her special powers to find the stolen silver own; Nisha Small and Jamie, who have to find a missing wedding thaali, and Mira, who has to hunt down her grandfather’s purloined gold watch.

There a clues galore, and all kinds of villains, and some very clever thinking in this delightful collection of detecting unlimited.

Khadija does not like her name. But no one is letting her change it. How will Khadija fix this?

About the Hook Book Series

In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.

Hook Books keep the fun going with:

• Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
• Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
• Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!

From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

Celebrate magic in our lives, in strange and different forms!

Cyrus the Whyrus by Lavanya Karthik
Illustrations by Priya Kuriyan

Cyrus has a lot of Whys! They buzz like bees, they graze like goats. They are driving everyone crazy! The whys must be stopped. But how?

Who’s There? by Hansda Sowendra Sekhar
Illustrations by Anupama Ajinkya Apte

The cats are mewing in panic. Strange voices are calling from the attic. Who’s there??

Gawa’s Bag of Good Regards by Anushka Ravishankar
Illustrations by Canato Jimo

Everyone asks,
What do you want to be?
But Gawa only knows
What he wants to do.

I Won’t Wash My Hair by Aparna Kapur
Illustrations by Ogin Nayim

In Divya’s hair, you will find pencils, peanuts and paintbrushes! All because Divya refuses to wash her hair. But how long can she go on like this?

About the Hook Book Series

In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.

Hook Books keep the fun going with:

• Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
• Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
• Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!

From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

Ma wants to eat rugda. Savita wants to get the mushrooms from the forest for her, but people keep interrupting. How will Savita get some rugda before they all get picked?

About the Hook Book Series

In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.

Hook Books keep the fun going with:

• Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
• Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
• Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!

From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.