The Magic Of The Lost Story

The Magic Of The Lost Story

Author: Sudha Murty

ISBN: 978-0143429159

Price: Rs. 250.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition

Book Overview

After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in

Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 208 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0143429159.

About the Author

Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon, in north Karnataka. She did her MTech in computer science. She is the founder of Infosys Foundation and is currently the chairperson of the Murty Trust. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fictional pieces, and several bestselling titles for children. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. Sudha Murty is the recipient of the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature. She received the Padma Shri in 2006, the Attimabbe Award from the Government of Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature in 2011, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Crossword Book Awards and the Padma Bhushan in 2023. She has also received ten honorary doctorates. She weaves magical tales and especially enjoys writing for young readers. A generation of children has grown up reading her books, and her stories have been included in textbooks across schools in India.

Book Specifications & Quick Facts

Reading Level
Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
Language & Format
English • Images in this review
ISBN Reference
978-0143429159
Publisher
Puffin
Pan-India Delivery
Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India

What is this book about?

After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in

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 this warm, pocket‑friendly story gently captures the magic of rediscovery after lockdown. Through Nooni’s eyes, you step into village life, loving grandparents, and the quiet thrill of forgotten places like an ancient stepwell. It’s a comforting, nostalgic read that helps children connect with family, culture, and curiosity, while giving you a feel‑good story perfect for shared reading and calm moments.
  • Published by Puffin.
  • Language: English.
  • Page count: 208.

Catalog Description

After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in

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