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Friends don’t say mean things about you behind your back. Friends let you play cricket with them even when they don’t need an extra fielder.
A falling-out with her friends drives thirteen-year-old Dhivya to seek solace in the waters of the village tank. That day, she receives some advice and is sucked into the world of competitive swimming, far away from her home near the cotton fields in Siruganpur. Soon, she makes friends with another swimmer – Ambika. Will Dhivya be able to hold on to this friendship?
Nivedha Ganesh spins fiction from facts with verve and imagination in a story that’s humorous, relatable, and inspiring all at once.
Age group 10-15.
ISBN: 9788194407157
Pages: 79
Avg Reading Time: 3 hrs
Age : 11-18
Country of Origin: India
Gedde Bitte
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Nivedha Ganesh +1
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- Description: It traces the story of a disabled swimmer who represents India in the Paralympics. The 13-year-old has no formal training and only practises in her village pond. Nivedha Ganesh, the author of the book, spins an inspiring story. Santhosh Tamraparni translates it. It is based on the article ‘From Cotton Fields to the Paralympics’.
Nanna Bhaavanegala Prapancha (How I Feel-Kannada)
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Varsha Sheshan +2
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- Description: How do you feel when Nani comes to visit? How do you feel when you spoil a library book? Read this book and see how you feel today.Written by Varsha Seshan,Illustrated by Gitanjali Iyer and Kannada Translation by Uma Rao Kolar.This book won Library of Congress Literacy Award 2020(special response award).
Naam Hai Uska Pakhi
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Udyan Vajpeyi
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- Description: DESCRIPTION AWAITED
My Name is Amrita…Born to be an artist
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Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: The story of a sensitive and talented girl who grows up to be one of India's foremost painters. It reads like a diary, and in fact includes actual lines from her childhood diaries. The seemingly random musings come together like deft strokes to sketch an intimate picture of her early years. Also featured are paintings she did when she was young and photographs taken by her father. The book traces her life till she sets sail for France on the journey for which she was born... to be an artist. At the end of the book is a section that introduces children to the life and work of the artist.
Abba Ka Din
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Sunaina Ali +1
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- Description: Ayeshaís favourite day is Sunday, for itís her Abbaís day. Come, letís find out what happens at Ayeshaís home every Sunday and what makes it so special!
Ek Jaadui Subah
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Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: When Jishnu asks for a son from the Sun God, he does not expect to get pregnant himself! Read this book to know how Jishnuís pregnancy begins to change him and his village.
Gender Talk Big Hero Size Zero
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Sowmya Rajendran +1
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- Description: Aren’t sex and gender the same thing? Either male or female, right? Of course men and women are equal – but who calls the shots at home? Does what you wear ‘invite trouble’? Do women need to be ‘controlled for their own good’? Why is being different from the majority such a problem? With gender issues hitting news hotspots, there are more and more questions but answers are shrouded in stereotype and convention. This book ‘talks' directly to teens on all aspects of gender, lifting confusions and creating awareness. Alongside is a visual commentary that prods and provokes, even as it makes you laugh.
Babies In My Heart
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Paro Anand +1
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- Description: Babies fill our world with energy and love. Don’t they? Babies come into all kinds of families and warm everyone’s heart. It is a fun story by Paro Anand for the youngest readers about diversity. Rajiv Eipe’s illustrations enrich the story. You would like the use of colors and characters.
Kitten Trouble
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Bijal Vachharajani
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- Description: Sani is terrified of animals-dogs, cats, cows. But her mother has just brought home an orange-white furball. What is Sani to do? 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.
Sheela's Two Homes
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Nina Sabnani
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- Description: Sheela is any happy child growing up in Sukkur, Sind – playing with friends, sewing dresses for her dolls... She lives with her uncle whom she calls Baba, father, just across the road from her real parents. The turbulent times in the run up to Independence don’t touch her. Till suddenly, there’s Partition. The gentle unfolding softens realities of a childhood quite far removed from today’s readers. Springing from yet another animation film by Nina Sabnani, it is her mother’s own story, and she continues that connection with the choice of visuals – fragments of cloth, touches of embroidery, that tell of a life across two countries, with two fathers, in two homes.
The Famous Smile
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Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: After several failed attempts, Agar Magar finally makes it big. Come, take a tour of the mighty river, the deep forest and the big town, as Agar Magar goes places, flaunting his sparkling, shiny teeth and his famous smile. A fun way to tell the little ones about crocodiles too!
LOKPRIYA JASOOSI KAHANIYAN
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Bhavishya Kumar Sinha
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- Description: ‘दीवारों के भी कान होते हैं’, हिंदी में इस कहावत का क्या आधार है? इसकी परिभाषा या व्याख्या की कोई जरूरत नहीं है, क्योंकि एक अनपढ़ भी इसका मतलब समझता है। जासूसी का इतिहास बहुत लंबा है। पाँच हजार साल पीछे जाएँ तो महाभारत में भी कई मिसाल मिल जाएँगी। पांडवों का अज्ञातवास भंग करने का प्रयास एक जासूसी प्रकरण नहीं तो और क्या है! जासूसी कहानी में एक जबरदस्त कौतूहल, जिज्ञासा और उत्कंठा होती है, जो पाठक की दिलचस्पी को आगे आनेवाली घटनाओं के बारे में मजबूती से पकड़कर रखती है। पाठक के सभी अनुमान विफल हो जाते हैं, जब घटनाक्रम अकस्मात् नए-नए मोड़ लेता है। इस रुचि को बाँधे रखना ही जासूसी कहानियों के लेखक की लेखन-निपुणता की कसौटी है। बड़े-बड़े तिलिस्मी उपन्यासों, जैसे कि चंद्रकांता संतति, भूतनाथ, सफेद शैतान आदि से कौन परिचित नहीं है। इस संग्रह में अंग्रेजी की कुछ प्रमुख और लोकप्रिय जासूसी कहानियों का संकलन है, जो रहस्य-रोमांच से भरपूर हैं और पाठकों को बाँधकर रखने की अद्भुत क्षमता रखती हैं।
Ticket illa Prayana Nillalla
- Author Name:
Subuhi Jiwani +1
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- Description: It is written by Subuhi Jiwani and translated by Abburu Prakash. The book follows the journey of six migrants on a train from Andhra Pradesh to Kochi, in search of work. The plot is inspired by an article titled ‘No ticket, will travel’.
That Night
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Bijal Vachharajani +1
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- Description: Chaitu wakes up to loud and angry voices. The night is dark but a fire rages in the distance. Chaitu is terrified for her family, friends and home. Why are these voices so angry? What do they want? A story set in a world fed by fear and intolerance.
Waanalee Waanalu
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Gayathri Bashi
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- Description: Rain can be fun. But sometimes, “lots and lots and lots of rain” is frightening — when water comes into homes and washes everything away. Floods and other natural calamities do happen, children do get caught in them, and other children see it all on television. How do they make sense of it? The book talks to children through rhythmic, repetitive text and evocative visuals, ending with the important reminder that if you look after nature, nature will look after you. It enables conversations that can heal and empower.
Karukku Norukku
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Saritha Rao +1
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- Description: Guru does not discriminate; he loves all kinds of murukkus. He absolutely loves the sounds they make when he munches on them! KARUKKU NORUKKU! KARUKKU NORUKKU! But his Amma refuses to let him eat as many as he wants. One day, Guru manages to get a whole packet all to himself. Now all he needs is a way to sneakily eat it – without sharing, that is! Saritha Rao’s delightful text, with endearing illustrations by Vibha Surya, promises tons of fun and loads of munching in this hilarious story. 6+ years
Jab Dhoop Bhi Ho Aur Barish Bhi
- Author Name:
Gulzar +1
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- Description: सुनते आए हैं कि जब धूप में बारिश हो तो गीदड़ का ब्याह होता है। कभी किसी से ना पूछा ना सोचा कि धूप में होती बारिश में ऐसा क्या है कि वह गीदड़ को शादी का सही समय लगता हैॽ इस पर गुलज़ार ने सोचा और लिखा। प्रिया कुरियन ने किताब के चित्र बनाए हैं। धूप में होती बारिश के रंग किताब के हर पन्ने पर हैं। गीदड़ के ब्याह में कितने लोग आए हैंॽ कौन-कौन आया हैॽ जानना हो तो चित्र को देर तक देखते रहना पड़ेगा!
Our Incredible Cow
- Author Name:
Mahashweta Devi
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- Description: Nyadosh the cow has a fierce gleam in her eyes and a furious appetite. She chomps on textbooks, feasts on frocks and devours anything blue in colour. But once she gets on the ilish fish trail, there's just no stopping her… This comical tale of a common cow with uncommon taste is one to relish. Nyadosh's extraordinary appetite unfolds through vivid photo collages, offset by light black-and-white doodles. Along with the almost unbelievable true-life story from one of India’s best known writers, they give readers a hilariously different depiction of what we usually think of as a mild-mannered animal! Originally in Bengali
Ammachi’s Incredible Investigation
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Vinayak Varma +1
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- Description: Someones been stealing all the unniappams. Help detectives Ammachi and Sooraj as they look for clues, set traps, and catch the thief.Written by Vinayak Varma and Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe.The development of this book has been supported by Oracle.
Ilhaamcha Vaadhdivas
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Aftab Yusuf Shaikh
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- Description: Ilham has a problem. Her Papa has given her a crisp fifty rupee note for her birthday, and she doesn’t know where to keep it absolutely safe. A pocket would be best, but her new frock doesn’t have one. So she runs to Salma Chachi the tailor to get a pocket stitched — but that leads to another problem. A charming little nugget of a story with the flavour of old Hyderabad captured warmly in the pictures!
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