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Iora's Adventures Book 2 (Iora's Adventure Series) What if an evil character escaped into the real world? Iora, Owlus, and Chinar, 12-year-olds now living in the rainforest school Gurukul, enter the realm where the rainforest legends and stories are kept. They must capture the Ghost of Echo, who has joined hands with Homo diabolus, to... Continue Reading →
Review: The Witch in the Peepul Tree by Arefa Tehsin ByLamat R Hasan Aug 31, 2023 01:56 PM IST Set in Udaipur in the 1950s, this nuanced murder mystery touches on privilege, power, control and caste It’s January of 1950. The one-day kite festival that marks the end of the winter solstice, Makar Sankranti, is... Continue Reading →
It is Makar Sankranti, 1950, when the body of 16-year-old Sanaz is discovered in Dada Bhai’s house in Bohrawadi, Udaipur. A few in and around the house that day are the Zamindar Rao sahib of Singhgarh, who likes a good whipping; the devout degenerate Hariharan who has found his calling in the newly-minted Hindustan; Nathu,... Continue Reading →
HT reviewer Chintan Girish Modi picks his favourite read of 2022 Books Updated on Dec 23, 2022 05:00 PM IST My interest in restorative justice, prison reform, and compassionate policy initiatives led me to Arefa Tehsin’s book Gupshup Goes to Prison A cat, Che and Guevara: Filled with humour and suspense, this book educates without... Continue Reading →
'Iora and the Quest of Five', a rainforest based young adult fantasy, has been published in the U.S. this November! It is Book 1 in the series of 6 novels. From Donovan’s Literary Services: "The real enchantment of this story lies not just in its action and adventure (which abound), but in its underlying ecological... Continue Reading →
Jails of unjust judgement A tale about reform, judgement and misunderstandings, the search for Gupshup invites Khalid - and the young reader - into the unique prison system of India. Published:Â 04th July 2022 12:29 AMÂ Â |Â Â Last Updated:Â 04th July 2022 12:29 AMÂ Gupshup Goes to Prison (L) is written by Arefa Tehsin. (Photo| Special Arrangement) By Sahana Iyer... Continue Reading →
Khalid's cat Gupshup has run away to a prison. An open prison, it is called, but everyone knows that prisons are full of horrible, evil people. Or are they? And how on earth will Khalid get Gupshup home? Published by hOle Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House INTERVIEW BY KITABE CLUB ON INSTAGRAM
And here's a new book to work up your appetite. Let's Eat! Rotting leaves, fresh lice, or even their own poop! Animals eat all kinds of things to suit their habitat and diet. Read about the interesting ways in which animals eat in order to get nutrients and remain strong. With Mihir Joglekar's edible illustrations... Continue Reading →
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The Chirmi Chasers shortlisted for Neev Book Award 2021. Based in a small town of Rajasthan, it is a story of friendship and playing against great odds and prejudices. Buy it on Amazon
Arefa Tehsin 