A sensitive story about Velu, a young boy who becomes a ragpicker
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Age group: 12+ yrs
Publisher: young zubaan
it is not only a gripping aventure story, but a vividly imagined novel
Illustrated by: Priya Kuriyan
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Scholastic
Yasmin takes on the powers-that-be to ensure the survival of Book Uncle's free reading library.
Illustrated by: Manoj A. Menon
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Puffin
Encompassing the abundance of nature and all the lessons that life has to offer – such as the circle of life and the values of hope and perseverance.
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Age group: 12+ yrs
Publisher: Puffin
the trauma and pain of children who have suffered for no fault of their own - by the cruel hands of intolerance, injustice, prejudices, sedition and social ills.
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Age group: 12+ yrs
Publisher: Duckbill
Must read for all teenagers and their parents
Illustrated by: Priya Kuriyan
Age group: 12+ yrs
Publisher: Wisdom Tree
Delightful, quirky, mundane, traditional stories about schools.
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Age group: 12+ yrs
Publisher: Hachette
Racy, adventure detective stories of four friends known as the 'Lu Quartet'