Author: Meera Ganapathi
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9354925111
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
All Inju wants is a quiet, boring holiday at the most boring house in Mumbai, but life at Parijat Retirement Colony is not the same any more. A thief is on the loose, and Paati has decided to become an UNCLE! But when the uncles of UNCLE (The Underground Nightly Cooperative League of Elders) act not so cooperative, Inju takes charge. Joining forces with a lady whose papads were stolen, the skinny building watchman and Paati, Inju forms PAATI (The People's Association against Thieves International). Can this motley crew of detectives crack the code?
PAATI Vs UNCLE (The Underground Nightly Cooperative League of Elders)
Author: Meera Ganapathi
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9354925111
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
All Inju wants is a quiet, boring holiday at the most boring house in Mumbai, but life at Parijat Retirement Colony is not the same any more. A thief is on the loose, and Paati has decided to become an UNCLE! But when the uncles of UNCLE (The Underground Nightly Cooperative League of Elders) act not so cooperative, Inju takes charge. Joining forces with a lady whose papads were stolen, the skinny building watchman and Paati, Inju forms PAATI (The People's Association against Thieves International). Can this motley crew of detectives crack the code?
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9354925111
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
All Inju wants is a quiet, boring holiday at the most boring house in Mumbai, but life at Parijat Retirement Colony is not the same any more. A thief is on the loose, and Paati has decided to become an UNCLE! But when the uncles of UNCLE (The Underground Nightly Cooperative League of Elders) act not so cooperative, Inju takes charge. Joining forces with a lady whose papads were stolen, the skinny building watchman and Paati, Inju forms PAATI (The People's Association against Thieves International). Can this motley crew of detectives crack the code?
Kolam Kanna
Author: Vibha Batra
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357081747
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The exciting Kolam Kondattam Kontest is right around the corner. And Bharathi can't wait to participate and show off, er, showcase his creative skills. Encouraged by his friends, Tabassum and Alagu, he registers for the contest (with a 'k'). Alas, the Residents' Welfare Association, led by the fearsome Mrs Subramaniam, won't hear of it. The contest is open only to the residents of Pravin's Paradiso Apartments. And while Bharathi hangs out at the apartments all the time, he's not exactlytechnicallyactually a resident. Now it's up to Bharathi to hatch an ingenious plan. Will he be able to get around the rules, get past the building bullies and get a shot at his dream?
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357081747
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The exciting Kolam Kondattam Kontest is right around the corner. And Bharathi can't wait to participate and show off, er, showcase his creative skills. Encouraged by his friends, Tabassum and Alagu, he registers for the contest (with a 'k'). Alas, the Residents' Welfare Association, led by the fearsome Mrs Subramaniam, won't hear of it. The contest is open only to the residents of Pravin's Paradiso Apartments. And while Bharathi hangs out at the apartments all the time, he's not exactlytechnicallyactually a resident. Now it's up to Bharathi to hatch an ingenious plan. Will he be able to get around the rules, get past the building bullies and get a shot at his dream?
Trunk Call for Ajju
Author: Anjana Nagabhushana
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357080775
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Hello! Can you hear me? Between working out countable and uncountable nouns with his best friend Karthik, learning to be a budding guitarist with his music teacher Miss Alva, completing his homework, and getting into trouble with his parents for building sugar-cube igloos with his Kini Maasi, Ajju was living the life of a normal eight-year-old. And it was all going great until a baby elephant walked into his life. Molly was an eight-month-old elephant in distant Zimbabwe. What could the connection between them possibly be?
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357080775
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Hello! Can you hear me? Between working out countable and uncountable nouns with his best friend Karthik, learning to be a budding guitarist with his music teacher Miss Alva, completing his homework, and getting into trouble with his parents for building sugar-cube igloos with his Kini Maasi, Ajju was living the life of a normal eight-year-old. And it was all going great until a baby elephant walked into his life. Molly was an eight-month-old elephant in distant Zimbabwe. What could the connection between them possibly be?
Mullah Nasruddin
Author: Sampurna Chattarji
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184751168
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
How do you stop yourself from being blown away all the way to China? How do you get top-notch services out of snooty Turkish bath attendants? Why do camels not have wings? As thirteen-year-old Shashank the Sad pores over his math homework, a little doodle appears and Mulla Nasruddin—MN to his friends—comes alive! MN’s never-ending stream of stories enthralls Shashank but make him wonder if his new friend is completely crazy. Then one day, Shashank finds himself trapped in a magic grid. Is there a connection between MN’s madcap stories and Shashank’s way out of the grid? Taking the much-loved tales of Mulla Nasruddin into a young boy’s richly imaginative world, Sampurna Chattarji’s retelling is one that will entertain and move both adults and children alike.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184751168
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
How do you stop yourself from being blown away all the way to China? How do you get top-notch services out of snooty Turkish bath attendants? Why do camels not have wings? As thirteen-year-old Shashank the Sad pores over his math homework, a little doodle appears and Mulla Nasruddin—MN to his friends—comes alive! MN’s never-ending stream of stories enthralls Shashank but make him wonder if his new friend is completely crazy. Then one day, Shashank finds himself trapped in a magic grid. Is there a connection between MN’s madcap stories and Shashank’s way out of the grid? Taking the much-loved tales of Mulla Nasruddin into a young boy’s richly imaginative world, Sampurna Chattarji’s retelling is one that will entertain and move both adults and children alike.
How Not To Make Money
Author: Raj Kundra
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 8184004974
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
When booze smugglers Jai and Mike reconsider their options after another close brush with the law, their friend Aziz, a corporate lawyer comes up with a plan for all of them to rake in even more money with less risk. Setting up an undetectable, foolproof scam, the boys who grew up together in the same London neighbourhood are now going to grow rich together, and quick. As with the best laid plans, they’d not counted on a few bumps along the way in the form of the intrepid fraud investigator who picks up on their trail, and Pam, the femme fatale whose sari blouses leave less to the imagination than bikinis, who has her eye set firmly on Jai. Knowing you have to risk it big to make it big, the boys put everything on the line in this high-speed thrill ride of a novel. But will they come out laughing or are they walking into a trap?
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 8184004974
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
When booze smugglers Jai and Mike reconsider their options after another close brush with the law, their friend Aziz, a corporate lawyer comes up with a plan for all of them to rake in even more money with less risk. Setting up an undetectable, foolproof scam, the boys who grew up together in the same London neighbourhood are now going to grow rich together, and quick. As with the best laid plans, they’d not counted on a few bumps along the way in the form of the intrepid fraud investigator who picks up on their trail, and Pam, the femme fatale whose sari blouses leave less to the imagination than bikinis, who has her eye set firmly on Jai. Knowing you have to risk it big to make it big, the boys put everything on the line in this high-speed thrill ride of a novel. But will they come out laughing or are they walking into a trap?
Have You Met the Parsis? (Have You Met Series)
Author: Anastasia Damani
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143451440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
#A gorgeously illustrated full-color book for kids showcasing lesser-known communities in India. #Learn about community's culture and heritage; customs and food habits; and famous people. #Play along and learn with the interactive activities in the book. Did you know that several Parsi families, originally from Iran, sailed to India on large wooden boats? They landed in a town called Sanjan in Gujarat and blended in peacefully with the people. The Theatrewalas are one such family. Say 'su karech' to Uncle Cyrus and Aunty Jeroo; their three kids, big brother Darius and twin sisters Farah and Freya; and the sixth member of the family, Twiggy Theatrewala, the dachshund. Come, discover Parsi food, festivals and attires with the Theatrewala family! Learn to cook lip-smacking Parsi bhonu, fill your pocket of good deeds and make beautiful decorations next Navroz. Also find out about iconic Parsis such as Freddie Mercury and Jamsetji Tata. So let's get started, dikras and dikris!
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143451440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
#A gorgeously illustrated full-color book for kids showcasing lesser-known communities in India. #Learn about community's culture and heritage; customs and food habits; and famous people. #Play along and learn with the interactive activities in the book. Did you know that several Parsi families, originally from Iran, sailed to India on large wooden boats? They landed in a town called Sanjan in Gujarat and blended in peacefully with the people. The Theatrewalas are one such family. Say 'su karech' to Uncle Cyrus and Aunty Jeroo; their three kids, big brother Darius and twin sisters Farah and Freya; and the sixth member of the family, Twiggy Theatrewala, the dachshund. Come, discover Parsi food, festivals and attires with the Theatrewala family! Learn to cook lip-smacking Parsi bhonu, fill your pocket of good deeds and make beautiful decorations next Navroz. Also find out about iconic Parsis such as Freddie Mercury and Jamsetji Tata. So let's get started, dikras and dikris!
Rebirth
Author: Jahnavi Barua
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143414550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Shortlisted for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize.
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143414550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Shortlisted for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize.
Love in the Tsunami
Author: Ashok Ferrey
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143416456
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143416456
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Murder in Melucha
Author: Aditi Krishnakumar
Publisher: Duckbill
ISBN: 9780143451969
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Something strange is afoot at the Lotus Palace. A guest is murdered after a boring state banquet ... A secret room full of scorpions is found ... A cloaked stranger passes on information ... Every marble statue seems to hold a secret ... In Melucha, children's alphabet books teach that H is for hemlock, so it is no particular surprise when someone is found murdered. But in a city where everyone has devious and twisted motives, and dire plans, it is not easy for Meenakshi and Kalban to find the murderer. In this sequel to the acclaimed The Magicians of Madh, Aditi Krishnakumar pulls off another delightful romp, full of mystery, humour and hilarious predicaments.
Publisher: Duckbill
ISBN: 9780143451969
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Something strange is afoot at the Lotus Palace. A guest is murdered after a boring state banquet ... A secret room full of scorpions is found ... A cloaked stranger passes on information ... Every marble statue seems to hold a secret ... In Melucha, children's alphabet books teach that H is for hemlock, so it is no particular surprise when someone is found murdered. But in a city where everyone has devious and twisted motives, and dire plans, it is not easy for Meenakshi and Kalban to find the murderer. In this sequel to the acclaimed The Magicians of Madh, Aditi Krishnakumar pulls off another delightful romp, full of mystery, humour and hilarious predicaments.
Feather Tales: Talon the Falcon
Author: Deepak Dalal
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143427902
Category : Friendship
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
"Peregrine falcons are hunters, the fastest creatures in the world. But when Talon is locked in a cage--his wings stilled forever--his mighty heart and spirit are broken. He bemoans the loss of his wings, crooning the song all caged birds sing. No bird or squirrel anywhere in the world would ever dream of rescuing a falcon. But in the Rose Garden lives a squirrel like no other. Shikar the squirrel, a kind-hearted creature, is friends with the birds of the garden. His tiny heart bleeds for Talon and the terrible fate that has befallen him. And late one night, Shikar and his bird friends mount a daring rescue attempt."--Page [4] of cover.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143427902
Category : Friendship
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
"Peregrine falcons are hunters, the fastest creatures in the world. But when Talon is locked in a cage--his wings stilled forever--his mighty heart and spirit are broken. He bemoans the loss of his wings, crooning the song all caged birds sing. No bird or squirrel anywhere in the world would ever dream of rescuing a falcon. But in the Rose Garden lives a squirrel like no other. Shikar the squirrel, a kind-hearted creature, is friends with the birds of the garden. His tiny heart bleeds for Talon and the terrible fate that has befallen him. And late one night, Shikar and his bird friends mount a daring rescue attempt."--Page [4] of cover.