The book talks about a small boy Dhiman, based in Kolkata around the time when refugees escaping from East Pakistan / Bangladesh were entering India to save their lives. His father, a journalist, has gone to the Ground Zero to report the events while his mother is battling for life.
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The Wish Fish is story about a fisherman girl’s innocence and longing. The author and illustrator did fantabulous job in presenting the coastal landscape and people of Sundarbans in this book.
The story follows little Savita, a sweet and caring daughter who is deeply worried about her mom who is down with fever and has lost her appetite. After her ma is on the mend, the first thing she craves is Rugda Curry!
A Conspiracy in Calcutta takes you back to ancient Calcutta (now Kolkata) through the eyes of a young girl Bithi, who wants to make a difference in the independence struggle of India in her own way.
It’s a beautiful story which gives the message of courage and empathy.
The book describes the tough times faced by the villagers during the pandemic.
