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The Misadventures of a Diamond Thief
A typical rather rebellious teenager, an overbearing helicopter mom, a grumpy pompous father, and so on, except that they are not humans but gem-stealing djins! The timetravelling young djin has to save the family honour by stealing a fabled diamond, but he himself only wants to be a chef! Written with a lot of humour and imagination, this plot makes for a rollicking read, while also giving glimpses of Nawabi old Hyderabad, where the main action is set.
The Book of Emperors – An Illustrated History of the Mughals
A beautifully written and illustrated book, where each Mughal emperor is made human and complex. Their beliefs, desires, strengths, weaknesses, conflicts, and crises are described with compassion and honesty. The miniature-inspired illustrations bring the era to life, including the markets, hunts, arts and music of the times. Some of the lesser-known Mughals are also introduced, giving a sense of continuity and fleshing out the large scope of the era.
The arrival of a puppy that is hurt complicates model student Amit’s life. He ends up forgetting to do homework and is forced to rely on the much reviled excuse of the puppy eating homework. A simple, humorous little story that is a very typical day of a young child. Children love books about animals, and this book captures the most apparent and intimate aspects of children’s relationship with animals. The excellent illustrations bring out the personalities of Amit and the injured puppy very well.
