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This is the story of Adi, somewhere on the autism spectrum, bullied in school, loved by his family. Narrated from the perspective of several characters, and with an undertone of humour, the convoluted life of the Krishnan family unravels crisis to crisis. Adi, with his interest in snakes, love for reading, is delightfully etched.
Laxmi Panda – The Story of Netaji’s Youngest Spy
A tightly written account of a preteen girl, Laxmi, who eventually joins the Indian National Army (INA) of Netaji Bose in Burma. The book is based on the life of Laxmi Panda, a hitherto unknown figure of Odiya origin. Laxmi gets involved in daring espionage and a challenging escape from Burma into India. While this book is a historical witness to the times where a different side of India’s story of independence is told — one fought from foreign soil — it also reads well as a piece of excellent storytelling.
Two sisters who love to play football, pitted against a conservative village! This book is based on a real football academy for girls in rural Tamil Nadu. Rukku and the other girls battle families and villagers who think football is not for girls. Rukku’s dreams, her fights and the support from older women will gladden your heart.
A magnificent book which takes you into the artistic world of Ganesh Pyne, where there are strange creatures and images from fairy tales, mythology and fables. Priya Kuriyan takes elements from Pyne’s art and creates stunning images as pull-out, pop-ups, each page awash with colour and surprises. The book itself is a fantastical journey into Pyne’s surreal world. You’ll find the sinister and the playful, both in this book.
Have you ever struggled to understand your relationship with your mother? In this picture book, Shakthi finds a way to deal with her mother’s harsh words. With the help of a friend, she looks for the light within. Beautifully illustrated by Proiti Roy, the warmth of the yellow light draws us into Shakthi’s world.
A beautifully descriptive historical novel set in 1932, around 12-year old Leela and her life in Mysore. The details are never boring and contribute enormously to the world building. The story also delves into the changing attitudes of people towards British Rule at a pivotal moment in the freedom movement. In today’s context, this title makes for an essential read that helps us think of the many ways that contributed to achieve the freedom of self-governance and how different parts of the country imagined and participated in it.
A heart-warming story about a girl’s love for the neighbour’s rooster. The scenes from Muthu’s life in a fishing village and her despair at losing the rooster one day are charmingly presented. The illustrations are superb and the girl and the rooster come across as distinct characters. A layered story about an Irula girl and her fight to save her pet rooster.
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.
