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A 16 year old pudgy boy might seem like an unlikely hero. But Ritesh, alias Tubby, endears himself to us through his reluctant but growing attraction to a girl wrestler in his class, his care for an owlet, and for his batting prowess on the cricket field. With never a dull moment in his life or in the story, young adult readers of 15 and above will relate to this book and to the satisfactory ending!
10 Indian Animals You May Never See Again in the Wild
Ranjit Lal is at ease with writing both fiction and nonfiction. He is able to blend elements of one into the other with good effect. In this book, we are made aware not only about the precarious existence of the ten creatures he highlights, but also about the man-made reasons behind this unfortunate situation. His light touch ensures that this book will be read by all ages from 8 up.
The Harmony of Bees and Other Charms of Creepy Crawlies
Creepy-crawlies are an eternal source of fascination as well as revulsion. In this highly readable book by a seasoned naturalist, everday insects are portrayed with a fresh perspective, revealing bizzare aspects of thier lives. Male spiders woo mates with gifts to avoid being eaten by her. Butterflies don’t just drink nectar, but also blood and alchohol. Read on!