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Janaki dreams of a secret world, far from the rigid rules of her town. This is the story of how nature shows her the way to it.
A delightfully illustrated short biography that will inspire young readers.
ISBN: 9780143451532
Pages: 48
Avg Reading Time: 2 hrs
Age: 11-18
Country of Origin: India
Stepmother
- Author Name:
C. Viruthachalam
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- Description: Widowed professor Sundaravadivelu rebuilds his life with the beautiful Maragadham. Yet, their new beginning is overshadowed by the recent loss of his son. Through the innocent eyes of his lively, young daughter, Kunjamma, we see the tragic past begin to resurface. A spilled cup of milk ignites a chilling display, while seemingly ordinary scenes from the past reveal unsettling glimpses into the family dynamic. Can Sundaravadivelu and his family find a way to heal and rebuild their lives in the face of such a loss? Translated splendidly into English by Subash Jeyan, this simple, yet poignant story is a remarkable piece of psychological realism.This revised edition is being published under the Tamil Literature in English Translation initiative of the TNTB & ESC. Pudumaippittan (C. Viruthachalam) was an influential and revolutionary writer of Tamil fiction. Though his pungent social satire, progressive thinking and outspoken criticism of accepted conventions irked many contemporary writers and critics, he is widely accepted as a doyen of Tamil Literature. In 2002, the Government of Tamil Nadu nationalised his works.
Leave Your Worries Behind
- Author Name:
Sanskriti Sharma Singh
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Mental health issues are most significant in preteens and teens. Since these are the transforming years, both physically and mentally, children face a myriad of issues they need help with. If we could understand that a child’s worries are real and require genuine and empathetic attention, we could provide these young minds the guidance and support to grow into confident and self-reliant adults.
Recognising this glaring need, we have brought this book to help preteens and teens deal with a wide variety of issues that may cause worries in their life. This book includes guidelines and tips, self-help activities, and worksheets that are designed to enhance self-awareness and reduce stress. The actions required to leave your worries behind may seem hard at first but will get better with practice. All you have to do is put your mind to it, be persistent and have faith in yourself.
Arab Ki Kahaniyan
- Author Name:
Abrar Mohsin +1
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- Description: मानवीय सद्भाव और जिज्ञासा देश-देशांतर की सभी नीति कथाओं का आधार होता है। अरब की कहानियाँ भी कुछ ऐसी ही हैं जो मानवीय अनुभवों का विस्तृत संसार समेटे हुए हैं। पुस्तक में कहानी कटे हुए सिर की, न्याय, बुद्धिमान ख़लीफ़ा, चोर, वचन, तीन बुद्धिमान बूढ़े, काज़ी का फ़ैसला, झूठी क़सम, कठिन समस्या और कंजूस जैसी महत्त्वपूर्ण कहानियाँ संकलित हैं। किशोर वय पाठकों के लिए यह एक रोचक पुस्तक है
A Chera Adventure
- Author Name:
Preetha Leela Chockalingam
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- Description: Curious and spirited, Sharadha loves living life in her ancestral tharavadu. The grand ol’ house, Vishwasam, is right in the heart of her beloved Marayur, in the Chera kingdom. The house is also the centre of activities as Devaki Amma, her grandmother, is a healer for the King no less! Life is good in the sleepy village! But her inquisitiveness takes Sharadha on an unintended adventure. Trying to investigate a secret, she chances upon a mysterious trader and ends up in the bustling city of Mahodayapuram. And it’s not just any city but the busy multicultural melting pot of the Cheraman Perumal Empire! As she traverses the metropolis, Sharadha gets pulled into the magical colours, languages, religions, and the vibrancy of the city. She now realizes how complex the Capital is from her small village life-full of intrigue and political scandals. But as a sudden war with the ambitious and powerful Chola Dynasty looms on the horizon, Sharadha pines to get back to her old quiet life in Marayur. Will she ever be able to see her beloved Vishwasam again? Can she use the wisdom taught by her grandmother to save the others and herself? Peek into an account of what life was like during the final years of the Chera Dynasty of the eleventh century Kerala!
Emperor's Ring
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Satyajit Ray
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- Description: The first novel to feature the master sleuth Feluda and his teenaged assistant Topshe, this tale is full of adventure, mystery and intrigue. Feluda and Topshe are on holiday in Lucknow when a priceless Mughal ring is stolen. Feluda begins to investigate the case and finds himself hot on the trail of a devious criminal. The hunt for the ring takes them to Laxmanjhoola, and a deadly encounter with a python in a log cabin.
Champa Aur Ketaki
- Author Name:
Pramod Kumar Pathak
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- Description: भारत में लोककथाओं की पुरानी परम्परा रही है। कुछ वर्षों पूर्व तक वह श्रुति साहित्य के रूप में प्रचलन में था लेकिन हाल के वर्षों में विभिन्न अंचलों की लोककथाओं को संग्रहीत कर पुस्तकाकार रूप दिया जा रहा है। यह पुस्तक भी उसी की एक कड़ी है। इसमें ‘चम्पा और केतकी’, ‘अभागिन सौभागिन’, ‘राजा का सपना’, ‘व्यापारी’, ‘बुरे कर्म का बुरा फल’ जैसी छोटानागपुर की प्रसिद्ध लोककथाएँ संकलित की गई हैं।
Dosti Ka Hath
- Author Name:
Usha Yadav
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- Description: Awating description for this book
Atlu-Khatlu Ki Bal Sabha
- Author Name:
Urmi Krishna
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- Description: ‘अटलू-खटलू की बाल सभा’ पुस्तक बच्चों की दुनियावी समझदारी को बड़ी सरलता से प्रस्तुत करती है। इस पुस्तक में बच्चों की अपनी आपसी समझदारी और उसकी मनोदशाओं का वर्णन है। कुल मिलाकर यह बाल जीवन की ऊहापोह और गलतियों से सीखने के दायित्व का बोध कराती है जो कि आजकल के बच्चों के लिए भी उतना ही प्रासंगिक है
Gudiya Rang Bharegi : Gudiya Ke Khel
- Author Name:
Ashok Maheshwari
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- Description: Awating description for this book
Din Banne Ke Liye
- Author Name:
Sanjeev
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- Description: बाल और किशोर पाठकों के लिए सुप्रसिद्ध कथाकार संजीव का अनन्य उपहार है—‘दिन बनने के लिए’। इस संग्रह की कहानियाँ जितनी मनोरंजक हैं उतनी ही विचारपरक। ये हमारे आसपास जड़ जमाये बैठे अन्धविश्वासों और रूढ़िवादी परम्पराओं की निरर्थकता को चुटीले ढंग से उजागर करती हैं, तार्किक-वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण अपनाने की आवश्यकता को रेखांकित करती हैं और समाज के वास्तविक उन्नायकों से परिचित कराती हैं। निश्चय ही इन कहानियों का एक स्पष्ट सन्देश है, जो इस पुस्तक के नाम से भी ज़ाहिर होता है : दिन बनने के लिए तिमिर को भरकर अंक जलो! फिर भी ये उपदेश देने की बोझिल मुद्रा से मुक्त हैं और कहीं भी सरसता से दूर नहीं जातीं। वास्तव में ये कहानियाँ सचाई का साक्षात्कार कराती हैं और उस सोच को सम्बल देती हैं जो पाठकों को लकीर का फ़कीर बनाने के बजाय जायज़ सवाल उठाने के लिए उकसाता है। बेहद पठनीय और संग्रहणीय
Bal Nibandh
- Author Name:
Neelu Kandhari
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- Description: इस पुस्तक में बच्चों से संबंधित निबंध दिए गए हैं। इसमें सामान्य निबंध हैं, जैसे—तितली, चिड़िया, 26 जनवरी, मेरी पुस्तक आदि। भाषा-शैली सहज और सरल है, जो बच्चों को ध्यान में रखकर लिखी गई है।
Mitti Ka Itra
- Author Name:
Dileep Chinchalkar
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- Description: मिट्टी का इत्र कहानी संग्रह एक गुदडी की तरह अलग-अलग रंगों और सुरों की कहानियों को जोड़ता है। दिलीप चिंचालकर की उत्सुकता और जिज्ञासा हर कहानी के ज़रिए हमें उत्साहित और प्रेरित करती है। बचपन के अनुभव, रोज़मर्रा की जिन्दगी, बड़ी हस्तियों से मुलाक़ात, कलाकारों की कहानियाँ , जानवरों के किस्से, क्या नहीं है इस किताब में! हर कहानी हमें सैर पर ले चलती है और पूरी किताब पढ़ने के बाद आपको लगेगा कि आप दुनिया की सैर कर आए! इस किताब को अपने दोस्तों और परिवार वालों के साथ पढ़ें और दुनिया की महक बांटे, मिट्टी के इत्र के साथ।
Jamuna Begs To Differ
- Author Name:
Priti David +1
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- Description: “That’s all? You mean to tell me that school will now cost us money? Out of the question! You should stop these dreams now,” he said angrily. No girl from Jamuna’s community had ever studied beyond Class 4. But she has other plans: she wants to go to college! As she grows, however, the possibility of being forced to drop out of school looms above her. Jamuna certainly has it in her to fight all odds, but will circumstances relent? Priti David plots the tough journey of a young girl who can never be sure of her future, yet won’t give up. this story is for the age group 10-15 years and is in partnership with People's Archive of Rural India.
Meri Pahali Kitab
- Author Name:
Sorit
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- Description: Awating description for this book
The Golden Fortress
- Author Name:
Satyajit Ray
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- Description: A boy who can recall his past life. A hint of hidden treasure. An adventure in the desert of Rajasthan . . . In one of their most hair-raising escapades ever, Feluda and Topshe set out for Rajasthan on the trail of the parapsychologist Dr Hajra and Mukul, a boy who claims he remembers his previous life. On the way they meet Jatayu, an author of popular crime thrillers, who decides to accompany them. After numerous adventures, including an impromptu camel ride across the desert, they reach Mukul’s Golden Fortress, where Feluda unravels the many strands of a complex case.
Nalluram
- Author Name:
Prem Janmejaya
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- Description: Awating description for this book
Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads
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Wonder House
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- Description: Step into the enchanting realm of the Vedas and Puranas, where ancient stories unfold in a tapestry of wonder. This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the profound fables and teachings of India’s sacred texts. Each page acts as a portal to divine tales that have shaped our culture and traditions. Perfect for young explorers eager to learn about our rich culture.
The Girl Who Loved Words: Mahashweta Devi
- Author Name:
Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Before Mahasweta Devi became a writer and human rights activist, she was a girl with a love for words.
The Bandits Of Bombay
- Author Name:
Satyajit Ray
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- Description: A murder in an elevator. A trail of heady perfume. The nanasaheb’s priceless naulakha necklace. Feluda, Topshe and Jatayu are in Bombay where Jatayu’s latest book is being filmed under the title Jet Bahadur. Soon after Jatayu hands over a package to a man in a red shirt, a murder takes place in the high-rise where the producer lives. Feluda and his companions find themselves in the midst of one of their most thrilling adventures ever, with a hair-raising climax aboard a train during location shooting
The Boy Who Made Magic: P.C. Sorcar
- Author Name:
Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Before the world knew of PC Sorcar as Jadusamrat-Emperor of Magic, he was a boy enchanted by a dream.
