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Tales From My Boyhood
And when all the wars are done,” I said, “a butterfly will still be beautiful.” “Did you read that somewhere?” “No, it just came into my head.” “Already you’re a writer.”’ Vast realms of memories live in our minds. They stay there quietly as we go through the motions of life. But sometimes a place, a name, a taste or even a dream brings forth a flood of colourful memories. The tiny, intricate details of these memories enrich our lives in the most unexpected ways. The heart-warming and eclectic stories in Tales from My Boyhood give you a peek into the vibrant world of Ruskin Bond’s childhood days. Take a nostalgic plunge into Bond’s world through his evocative and descriptive prose, filled with conversations, love, friendship and, most of all, cherished memories.
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Artemis Fowl And The Lost Colony
Artemis Fowl And The Lost Colony is the fifth instalment in the riveting Artemis Fowl series. It continues with the adventures of the teenaged genius Artemis Fowl. Till now, the fairies’ existence was only a matter of Artemis’ knowledge but, this time around, it’s a different game altogether. A 12-year old female genius is on the mission of capturing a demon for her own scientific experiments. However, she does not have any idea of the hell that her mission is going to let loose on Earth. The demons are the sore enemies of humans. The only way to prevent the massacre is for Artemis to stop an ancient spell that is going to unleash the demons on the humans. If he fails, it will result in the mass destruction of the human beings at the hands of the blood-thirsty demons. Artemis Fowl And The Lost Colony, just like its prequels, is filled with thrills, adventure and twists in the plot. It was published by Penguin UK in a re-issue edition in 2011 and it is available in paperback. Key Features: The book received a lot of positive reviews from critics, including The Times. The relationship between Artemis and Holly, the female rival of Artemis, is one of the highlights of the book.