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: 04th July 2022 12:29 AM | Last Updated: 04th July 2022 12:29 AM Gupshup Goes to Prison (L) is written by Arefa Tehsin. (Photo| Special Arrangement) By Sahana Iyer... Continue Reading →
New Book Alert! The Chirmi Chasers
New Book Alert! The Chirmi Chasers: A sitola match between two rival schools is more than a game for Nanka-if they lose, he and his father have to leave town! Can Nanka and his unlikely teammates do it? Arefa Tehsin's book is a classic underdog story featuring a ragtag group of friends fighting against prejudice.... Continue Reading →
Goodbooks.in reviews Amra and the Witch
ABOUT THE BOOK Only those who really badly need an answer would dare to go to the witch. But Amra has done something bad and he really does need to know if he’s in trouble. SNAPSHOT REVIEW This is part of Duckbill’s hOle series, and a worthy addition to the list. Quite different from the... Continue Reading →
New Book Release: The Globetrotters
The Globetrotters Publisher: Puffin (An imprint of Penguin Random House) Hudhud is horrible to everyone. He polishes off his classmates' lunches, plays cruel pranks on his teachers and troubles innocent creatures. Until his strange new history teacher decides to set him straight. The lesson? A curse! Now Hudhud must roam the vast earth . .... Continue Reading →
New book release – Wild in the Backyard
My new book Wild in the Backyard, unleashed! Publisher: Penguin India Age: No bar Ever wondered why this world’s called a rat race? Why does your teacher call you the chatter bird of the class? How did those dratted lice get in your hair? Let's find out the answers to these and more in this... Continue Reading →
Smithsonian Reviews The Elephant Bird
BookDragon Books for the Multi-Culti Reader The Elephant Bird by Arefa Tehsin, illustrated by Sumit and Sonal The underdog overpowers her detractors. Check! The unjustly accused is publicly exonerated. Check! An unexpected friendship repairs foolhardy mistrust. Check! Girl power saves all! Check! Surely that sounds like just the superhero adventure tale you want to share with... Continue Reading →
The Great Birdywood Games : Book Review
Bollywood…er…I mean Birdywood is not behind humans, no Sir. It is holding The Great Birdywood Games, as the humans prepare for their 30th Olympics this year. Birds flock from all over the world to participate in this mega event to show off their skills. Shamim Padamsee wears different hats – educationist, social worker, businesswoman,... Continue Reading →