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Magic Drum And Other Favourite Stories, The [Paperback] Sudha Murty
Author: Sudha Murty
ISBN: 9780143333630
Price: Rs. 250.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
A princess who thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees and a shepherd with a bag of words kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannot answer the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murty's grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folk tales have been her favourites for years and she has recounted them many times over to the young people in her life. With this collection, they will be enjoyed by many more readers, of all ages.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 288 pages. Reference ISBN: 9780143333630.
About the Author
Sudha Murty is a celebrated author whose published works are acclaimed internationally for their insight, narrative craftsmanship, and immense reader popularity.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 9780143333630
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House India
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
A princess who thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees and a shepherd with a bag of words kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how these warm, witty stories feel like they’re being told just for you. Drawn from folk traditions and personal memories, each tale is short, engaging, and rich with gentle wisdom. Perfect for bedtime, family reading, or a quiet afternoon, this pocket-friendly book offers timeless lessons wrapped in humour and heart. It’s the kind of read that makes you smile, think, and want to share the story with someone else.
- Published by Penguin Random House India.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 288.
Catalog Description
A princess who thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees and a shepherd with a bag of words kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannot answer the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murty's grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folk tales have been her favourites for years and she has...
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