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Tales from India

Name: Tales from India
ISBN: 9780241737958

By Bali Rai and Jamila Gavin

Twenty magical Indian tales reveal how courage, cunning and wisdom can outwit danger—but who will learn the lesson?

magical adventurous clever thought-provoking

Genres

Adventure Animals Fairy Tales

What is Tales from India about?

Travel into the world of Indian folklore through twenty magical tales filled with clever tricks, daring adventures and timeless lessons. Meet wise priests, charming princes, brave princesses, wicked magicians, greedy tigers and crafty jackals as they face danger, solve problems and learn from their mistakes. Retold for modern readers from traditional stories, including tales from the Mughal period, this lively collection explores friendship, courage, greed and wisdom. Endnotes include a glossary, background information and activities to explore the stories further.

About the author

Bali Rai is a popular British author who loves writing exciting stories for young people. He is best known for his book 'The Crew' and enjoys exploring different cultures and adventures in his books. Bali hopes to inspire children to enjoy reading and to discover new worlds through the power of stories.

Pages

240 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

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