The book is set during “Batwara” or The Partition of India, a time when India and Pakistan became separate countries. This was a very difficult time for many people, and the story helps us understand what it was like through a small child Roop’s eye.
Seshan masterfully portrays Mahee’s dealing with loss experience through the metaphor of a fishbowl – she can see the world around her, but everything appears distorted, muffled, distant.
We are introduced to 5 year old Jai who encounters monsters in his kitchen at midnight. A bunch of vegetables decide to fight the monsters by channeling their inner superpowers.
Kushti Kid follows the story of Qainaat, a young girl inspired by the Phogat sisters’ story on the silver screen. Determined to learn kushti, she faces resistance when she tries to join an akhada.
Kavitha Mandana has written a series of books that provide insights into India’s rich history, by exploring facts and interesting stories behind some of the symbols of our National identity.
The stories, a carefully curated selection of ‘best-loved classics,’ are as engaging and relevant today as they were years ago.
The book offers us an insightful biography of Prem Bihari Narain Raizada, a lesser-known personality who has contributed to our country and its freedom. Prem is a renowned Indian calligrapher and writer.
Like every year, this year too Wonder House has some incredible new releases lined up!
The book is a treasured tapestry of poems sewed with Bond’s mastery of language and his keen sense of humour that is evident throughout the collection.