A Train Adventure of Wild Animals
An empty goods train was speeding through a jungle. Up front, in the engine, was the driver and at the back, in the last …
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Stories
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Excerpts from 'The Crystal Cave'
“Yuk!” exclaimed Thenyak. “It tastes awful!” Changun said nothing. But her screwed up features told all! …
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The Last of the Big Ones
The red-and-silver Dragonfly happily flitted across the pool: “Zim, Zim, Zim, Over the water I skim. Now dart in, Now dart …
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Manohar Learns a Lesson
Hey look! Langdu has come in a colour dress today. Must be his birthday," Manohar sniggered. “Happy Birthday, …
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Tea At The Dhaba
This story is from the book The Adventures of Rusty. Rusty is a 12-year-old boy and as you read on, you might think that he is …
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The Tinkle of the Goat Bells
Tanvi ran swiftly through the pine forest, the peppery smell of the herbs she crushed beneath her feet tickling her nostrils. She …
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The Magical Sunglasses
It was a hot summer afternoon during the holidays and Ma was taking a nap. Deepak was bored. He came upon a naughty idea. Boys are …
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My Robot Robbi
Have you ever seen a robot? No? Meet my robot friend and philosopher, Robbi. To be precise, its name is Robbi-999XHA. You may …
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Excerpts from Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon
Gay-Neck’s birth happened exactly as I have described. About the twentieth day after the laying of the egg, I noticed that the …
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Bashir Leaves Home
Bashir was leaving home. No one in the family understood him anyway. And he was sure no one would miss him. Not his Ammi or Abbu, …
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Boomba – The Lion Kid
Boomba was the lion king’s son. He had a bright yellow coat and his mother often told him lovingly, “Boomba, you look …
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