The Mystery Of The Missing Soap
Author:
Suddhasattwa Basu, Charbak Dipta, Geeta DharmarajanPublisher:
KathaLanguage:
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The mystery revolves around an evil Asura, Tobakachi, who wishes to conquer India by spreading the attack of the deadly Coronavirus. The story also celebrates children as changemakers and sensitive and intelligent adult leaders. It includes a fun-facts section for curious children, and a DIY section. Translated into five languages – it is available as a free pdf on the Katha website.
ISBN: 9789388284905
Pages: 30
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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