Secrets that become spectres
Anupama is terrified. She claims to be seeing figures at her window. But no one seems to believe her. Perpetually lost in comic-book fantasies, is she seeing ghosts on her ledge or simply hallucinating?
It’s the night of the Eid party and life is about to change forever at Swapnalok Society. Why has everything suddenly taken a strange turn, plunging the residents’ lives into utter chaos? What are the secrets hiding behind the curtains? Is it really God visiting them? Or . . .
‘If you hear this, you will find your heads are getting muddled. Some of you will fathom fully, some will stay befuddled’
The Bengali language has never been quite such a living, breathing creature of whimsy as in Sukumar Ray’s hands, and his creations-wild and wicked, dreamy and delirious-have thrilled children and adults alike. T his selection offers you the best of his world-pun-riddled, fun-fiddled poetry from Abol Tabol and Khai-Khai, stories of schoolboy pranks (Pagla Dashu) and madcap explorers (Heshoram Hushiyarer Diary), and the unforgettable harum-scarum classic of Haw-Jaw-Baw-Raw-Law, presented here for the first time in its entirety. All the stories and poems are accompanied by Sukumar Ray’s inimitable illustrations.
Sampurna Chattarji’s vibrant translation captures the freewheeling play of sound and sense we associate with Ray’s writings. With an introduction by Ruskin Bond, this book is sure to captivate Sukumar Ray’s fans and win him a whole new generation of admirers.
The perfect bag of eclectic tales on wholesome, troublesome fun.
Ruskin Bond’s effortless and timeless storytelling will leave readers wanting more.
Includes 12 engaging adventure stories for kids
‘Uncle Ken was one of those people who went through life without having to do much, although a great deal seemed to happen around him.’
Who doesn’t like an eccentric uncle? Ruskin Bond certainly does. Whenever Uncle Ken arrives at Grandma’s house, and he does frequently, there is trouble afoot! Watch bumbling and endearing Uncle Ken stumble through the pages of this collection as he drives his car into a wall, is mistaken for a famous cricketer, troubled by a mischievous ghost, chased by a swarm of bees and attacked by flying foxes. Be it the numerous bicycle rides with the author or his futile attempts at finding a job, Uncle Ken’s misadventures provide huge doses of laughter.
A classic for readers old and new, Crazy Times with Uncle Ken returns with brand-new illustrations to reacquaint you with old friends, and will have you chuckling and doubling up by turns.
WANTED
A runaway girl, a donkey and a snarky boy travelling together
DO NOT APPROACH THEM. HIGHLY TALKATIVE!
They are said to be in possession of lethal fruit and wily schemes.
If you spot them, call the lawmakers of Put-Put immediately!
(Issued in the interest of the citizens, goats, chicken and other fauna.)
When ten-year-old Inara meets Kian, an overconfident trickster, she knows that they are NOT going to be best friends for life. But with a diabolical villainess close on her heels and an impossible rescue mission to plan, she has no choice but to be part of his motley crew.
Jump aboard if you’re in the mood for a whole lot of mayhem!
Nicky and Noni want their own pet. But their mother wants them to learn how to care for animals first. Do they manage to do that? Read on to find out if they get a pet after all.
Oh, and there are lots of fun activities for you to do! So what are you waiting for? Flip open the book and jump right into Nicky and Noni’s world.
A priceless collection of letters from one legendary leader to another
When Indira Gandhi was a little girl of ten, she spent the summer in Mussoorie, while her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, was in Allahabad. Over the summer, Nehru wrote her a series of letters in which he told her the story of how and when the earth was made, how human and animal life began, and how civilizations and societies
evolved all over the world.
Written in 1928, these letters remain fresh and vibrant, and capture Nehru’s love for people and for nature, whose story was for him ‘more interesting than any other story or novel that you may have read’.
Nicky and Noni are late for everything. They don’t think it’s all that important to be on time. Then one day, they miss out on a big event because they’re late. Do they learn the value of time? Read on to find out.
Nicky and Noni really want the latest video game. Their mother tells them they can put aside their pocket money to buy it, and the twins learn how hard it is to save up. Do they manage to buy the game? Read on to find out.
Nicky and Noni have gone to the beach for a holiday. They are so excited that they forget to be polite to the people they meet. But one day, someone teaches them an important lesson. What do they learn? Read on to find out.
Nicky and Noni both badly want to win the School Champ contest, so they’re much too busy to help anyone around them. But along the way, they realize what it takes to be an all-rounder. What do they learn? Read on to find out.
