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The Gopi Diaries:Gopi's Day Out
New book in the Gopi Diaries series! Gopi is lost! As he navigates the space outside the comfort of his home, Gopi experiences life on the streets as he meets street dogs and lives their struggles. In the course of the day, Gopi befriends a kind streetie who accompanies him on his many adventures. It's a day out like no other! But, Gopi misses his favourite Ajji every minute. Will Gopi find his way home? Will Ajji and Gopi be reunited? Read this beautiful, heartwarming story to find out! Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, this story will touch the hearts of young and old alike, as Gopi helps us understand the plight of street dogs and what we can do to help them. The Gopi Diaries is a bestselling series for children. The first four books in the series are Coming Home, Finding Love, Growing Up and Gopi's Day Out!
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Unusual Fables From India
This is a collection of rare and unusual stories from the far reaches of the country. Meet Ali, who unexpectedly finds a very helpful donkey; Subbanna and Savithri, two misers who turn over a new leaf after a cruel twist of fate; Ka Miaw, who learns how to live with humans; and many other wonderful creatures and characters from the far reaches of India. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics for the first time!
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Tales Of Wit And Wisdom
A kingdom's choicest fools gather at court, a young man makes a fortune from a dead mouse, a barber helps measure the earth with bullock carts and other such incredible tales of wit and wisdom. A delightful collection of stories of the witty Birbal from Akbar's court, Tenali Raman from Krishnadeva Raya's Vijaynagar Empire and Gopal Bhand from Raja Krishna Chandra's court in Bengal and many more! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics into a Chapter Book for the first time!
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Jataka Tales
Jataka Tales The monkey king who risked his own life for his subjects... Humble King Mallika who wanted to become a better person... Mahadhanaka who learnt a valuable lesson in life - the joy of true friendship... Well, who doesn't love Jataka Tales? These stories have been read and passed down for generations. And now, as part of this select collection of stories, they will warm your heart and make you think.
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Stories From The Panchatantra
The foolish frog king, whose blind love for his son led to the demise of his entire kingdom... Selfish Papabuddhi, who lost his reputation and a loyal friend over his greed for easy money... Dantila, who was taught a lesson in equality by a clever sweeper called Goramba... Immerse yourself in these and many more amusing yet instructive stories from the beloved Panchatantra collection. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!
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Royal Fantasy Stories
The evil magician, Adhikara, who was outwitted by a twelve-year-old child... Kind Nilanjana, whose good, selfless heart earned her the love of a sensible prince... Clever Chandralalat, whose quick thinking saved his life and reunited an estranged family... Fulfil your fascination for stories of princes and princesses through this rich selection that combines royalty with fantasy. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!
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Amazing Folktales From South Asia
Join Amar Chitra Katha on a journey through the folktales from our neighbours! Visit Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan through the stories of adventure, magic, animals and much else. Read about - the unbreakable bond between two brothers, Cho-cho and Che-cho Dorjee; a mother sparrow who receives help from the unlikeliest of animals; and of Pasha, the young warrior who triggers a chain of good deeds; and other such amazing stories! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!
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Buddhist Stories
A king who can't stop thinking about food; a carpenter who spends days, years, decades, working on a single piece of furniture; a disciple who hates his name and other such characters - all of whom turn their life around through Buddha's wisdom. A wonderful collection of stories filled with the wisdom, joy and simplicity that makes the tales of the Buddha so popular world-over. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA Comics into a Chapter Book for the first time!
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Funny Folktales
A jackal who tries to trick his friends, but gets outsmarted instead; a tiger who is unaware that the creature he fears is actually himself; a cat and a rat who find that they are better off as friends than enemies and other such funny folktales. A collection of hilarious stories that will have you in stitches and give you hours of rib-tickling fun! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics into a Chapter Book for the first time!
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Favourite Indian Folktales
Generous Janba, who was rewarded handsomely for his selflessness... Clever Conrad, the frog who outsmarted a red fox to save his life... Gentle, quiet Janee, who proved her love for her father in a most unusual way... Get engrossed in this collection of tales from different states of India that is sure to make you marvel and roar with laughter! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!
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Witty Minister Stories
Witty Minister Stories How did Emperor Akbar meet Birbal? How did Tenali Raman foil the thieves who dared to rob his home? How did clever Gopal trick the local sweet shop owner? Find out about these witty characters in this rollicking collection of stories. These stories will make you think, but never leave you without a smile! Adapted from the original Amar Chitra Katha comics.
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Mahi : The Elephant Who Flew Over The Blue Mountai
Mahi started running towards the cliff ... The wind whistled in his ears as he gathered speed ... He could even hear Gherundo and Duranto laughing. Were they screaming 'fly, fly, fly'-or was it 'die, die, die'? When Mahi, a young elephant, decides to fulfil his dream of flying over the blue mountains, little does he know that he's setting in motion a chain of events that will endanger him, his mother and the whole of Anastan. He has only one goal-to find and rescue Varana, his father, former chief of the herd, who has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Trumpo, their vice president, is convinced that the wicked tigers of Pulistan have killed Varana. But can Mahi trust Trumpo? Who is his friend, and who is his foe? Allegorical and satirical, but also hilarious and delightful, this story will entertain both children and older readers as they join Mahi on his exciting journey and discover whether he does, one day, really soar over the blue mountains.
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Code Name Bananas
Go back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plot –and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day … 1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany. Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla. With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude. Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot …
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School Stories Sports Stories
The Flipped Anthology series gives you two themes, two covers and two sides to open the book from ... and you get to choose! Now you don't need to keep a book away if you don't like a story or a theme, you only need to flip the book over and start reading again! The third book in the Flipped series is a collection of Sports and School stories.
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The Gopi Diaries Coming Home
The Gopi Diaries is a series of three books for children about a dog called Gopi. Told in Gopi's voice, the first book, Coming Home, begins with Gopi going to his new home, and tells the story of how he settles down with his loving, human family. How Gopi sees the world around him and what he thinks of the people in his life give the story a truly unique flavour. Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, these are books children and adults will treasure as the simple stories talk of basic values even when told from a dog's perspective.
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Quirky History The Swan Car of Nabha & Other Unusu
Eccentric maharajas and nawabs, bizarre believe it or not tales and hilarious twists and turns come together in this first book of the Quirky History series. From the Nizam who hid a priceless diamond in a shoe to the Swan Car of the Maharaja of Nabha to the Nawab of Junagadh who got his dog, Roshanara, married in brocades and pearls with over 700 guests in attendance and many more quirky, unusual stories. Get ready for history to pop right out of this book! 'We need offbeat, quirky stories like the ones in this collection to make history come alive' - Ruskin Bond
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Stories of Courage And Valour From India and the W
Stories of Courage and Valour shines a light on famous and little-known heroes of real life. In this collection, you'll meet: Shravan, who worked tirelessly to fulfil his blind parents' wishes Razia Sultana, who bravely defended her kingdom Siddhartha, who gave up his royal life to find contentment and peace for everyone Prahalada, who stood up for his beliefs even in the face of danger Kerttu, who roamed unknown lands in search of her nine lost brothers Rostom, who fought bravely for his king and displayed undying loyalty Laurencia, who inspired an entire village to stand up for what was right and many more! From popular Indian legends to tales from across the world, these are stories about extraordinary young men and women who fought for what they believed in, whether it was love, loyalty or fairness.
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The Fowl Twins
Criminal genius runs in the family… Myles and Beckett Fowl are twins but the two boys are wildly different. Beckett is blonde, messy and sulks whenever he has to wear clothes. Myles is impeccably neat, has an IQ of 170, and 3D prints a fresh suit every day – just like his older brother, Artemis Fowl. A week after their eleventh birthday the twins are left in the care of house security system, nanni, for a single night. In that time, they befriend a troll on the run from a nefarious nobleman and an interrogating nun both of whom need the magical creature for their own gain... Prepare for an epic adventure in which the Fowl twins and their new troll friend escape, get shot at, kidnapped, buried, arrested, threatened, killed (temporarily)... and discover that the strongest bond in the world is not the one forged by Covalent electrons in adjacent Atoms, but the one that exists between a pair of twins. The first book in the blockbusting new series from global bestseller Eoin Colfer.
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Big Nate Blasts Off
The 8th title in the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series! With a new crush, and the annual Mud Bowl coming up, can Nate make a good impression without slipping up? With more detentions than he can count, Nate is in DEEP in Big Nate Blasts Off! When Nate submits a mocking cartoon of Randy Betancourt - winner of PS 38's 'most likely to mop the floor with someone else�s face� award - to the school paper, tensions between the two are on the rise. After Randy jumps Nate the boys are caught in a fight by the Principle and forced to undergo joint peer counselling sessions run by Nate�s archenemy: teachers' pet Gina! And as if that wasn�t enough to deal with the Mud Bowl - an annual ultimate Frisbee game against P.S. 38�s biggest rivals: Jefferson Middle School - is coming up. Will Nate be the star of the team, or a total bomb? And can he keep his crush on new-girl Ruby a secret, or will someone spill the beans?
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Ms.Krup Cracks Me Up!
Something weird is going on! A.J. thinks that nothing can possibly be as boring as a sleepover in the natural history museum. But anything can happen when Ms. Krup is in charge. The tour guide says that dinosaur skeletons come to life in the middle of the night. Is she right?
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Mr.Louie Is Screwy!
Something groovy is going on! It's Valentine's Day! And Mr. Louie, the hippie crossing guard, put a love potion in the water fountain. Now teachers are flirting with each other! Girls are asking boys out on dates! Will A.J. have to kiss Andrea? Not if he can help it. Yuck!
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Dr.Carbles Is Losing His Marbles!
Something weird is going on! It's Thanksgiving! A.J. is thankful for four days off from school. But he's not thankful for Dr. Carbles, who is grumpier than ever. Dr. Carbles even fires Mr. Klutz! Will A.J. and his friends be able to save their principal's job?