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CLI- The Colt: Mysooru Chimera
CLI, a young feral horse from the queen of hill stations, Ooty, always thought the grass was greener on the other side of the hill and dreamt of sweet beet pulp and wheat middlings served in the royal stable at Mysooru. His dream of joining the palace stable almost comes to an end when he confronts one of the world’s most notorious forest brigands, Meese Muniswamy Beerappan. The miracles of life that he witnesses cruising through the South Indian Madumalai reserve, a veritable treasure trove of wildlife, leaves him bemused. While the animals and birds offer him company through his journey, his wish to join the stable turns out to be a mere chimera. CLI the colt is a breathtaking action packed venture tale woven around the cultural capital Mysooru using the strands of fantasy, true historical and animal facts.
136 pages, Paperback
Published June 6, 2019
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Kling Johnson
2 books1 followerKling Johnson is a passionate actor, film maker, doodler, writer and music lover. A civil engineer by profession, he is from the temple town of Udupi and works as a Fire & Life safety officer in Kasturba Hospital of Manipal University at Manipal.
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June 20, 2019
Dreams are an important part of our life. It has the potential to change the direction of one's life. CLI: The Colt by Kling Johnson is about a feral and his fantasy. The cover page depicts the CLI's character, which looks gratifying. It is the author's debut book.
CLI is clever, brave, and a well-built horse. He wants to assist King of Mysooru, just like his grandfather, Herold. CLI lives in Ooty, and life is pretty good there, with his parents; but something is missing. CLI wants to go to Mysooru, but his parents never allowed. One night, he met with an accident and woke up in a Madhumalai Tiger Reserve. It proves to be the turning point in CLI's life. He has to make a choice to go back home or cross the forest filled with deadly animals and go to his ultimate destination, to fulfill his dream.
In his quest, he faces many challenges, followed by huge animals, crossed path with a smuggler named, Chinna Veerappan. He overcomes his fears, makes new friends, and reached his dream destination, the Mysooru palace. CLI learns the truth about his grandfather on his journey. But will he become a part of the royal stable? Will he be able to change his fate or lost in the city? To know the answers, you need to read the book.
Kling Johnson portrays Mysooru Dasara celebration and its beauty in an elaborative manner. The author outlines the rich cultural heritage with the utmost clarity. He represents the struggle of animals and their desires. CLI's determination is admirable.
The language is eloquent, and the author uses commendable vocabulary. The narration is smooth, and I like the conversation between CLI and the mules. The dog, Feddy, and his pack make me smile. A few grammatical errors are found.
The author succeeds in creating a fantasy world where one can enjoy every tiny detail, but I also felt the need to read more about Subhadra and other animals. It is a light read and hooked the readers from start to end. The book is suitable for teenagers as well as youngsters. I recommend it.
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CLI is clever, brave, and a well-built horse. He wants to assist King of Mysooru, just like his grandfather, Herold. CLI lives in Ooty, and life is pretty good there, with his parents; but something is missing. CLI wants to go to Mysooru, but his parents never allowed. One night, he met with an accident and woke up in a Madhumalai Tiger Reserve. It proves to be the turning point in CLI's life. He has to make a choice to go back home or cross the forest filled with deadly animals and go to his ultimate destination, to fulfill his dream.
In his quest, he faces many challenges, followed by huge animals, crossed path with a smuggler named, Chinna Veerappan. He overcomes his fears, makes new friends, and reached his dream destination, the Mysooru palace. CLI learns the truth about his grandfather on his journey. But will he become a part of the royal stable? Will he be able to change his fate or lost in the city? To know the answers, you need to read the book.
Kling Johnson portrays Mysooru Dasara celebration and its beauty in an elaborative manner. The author outlines the rich cultural heritage with the utmost clarity. He represents the struggle of animals and their desires. CLI's determination is admirable.
The language is eloquent, and the author uses commendable vocabulary. The narration is smooth, and I like the conversation between CLI and the mules. The dog, Feddy, and his pack make me smile. A few grammatical errors are found.
The author succeeds in creating a fantasy world where one can enjoy every tiny detail, but I also felt the need to read more about Subhadra and other animals. It is a light read and hooked the readers from start to end. The book is suitable for teenagers as well as youngsters. I recommend it.
Find more about the book here - https://www.bookscharming.com/2019/06...
June 17, 2019
Introduction:
A different story, weaved around animals always excites me. All of us have some dreams in life and we always struggle hard to achieve them. This book conveys the same essence with a beautiful and cute story of CLI – The colt. This book comes as a review copy from the author and I would like to thanks him for giving me a chance to read and review it.
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Plot summary:
Set in the beautiful backdrop of Ooty and Mysooru, this book narrates the story of a beautiful and handsome horse, CLI – The colt. He has a distinct sword like patch hidden under his forelock. He lives with her mother and father in Ooty, However, he yearns to be a part of King’s royal stable where he can eat fine quality of grass and sweet beet pulp.
Though he has a strong will, it seems impossible to be a part of a royal stable. CLI’s grandfather was a charm of Royal procession and he wants to live just like him.
Fortunately, one day an accident leaves him closer to the South Indian Madumalai reserve, where, the world’s most notorious forest brigands Beerappan rules. Though fearful, he made a choice and embarks on a journey where he meets with various animals that help him and he also meets Beerappan.
After a few more struggles, he gets what he wants? But what will happens when the present king realizes that he is the grandson of the horse Herold, because of whom his grandfather have to bear the disgrace in the 400th Dashhara procession?
Read this super quick and amazing book to know more.
Writing style:
The author has written this book with utmost simplicity keeping it suitable to read for all age group. The narration is captivating and lucid which will hold you till the last.
My perception:
This book represents various things, be it the courage of CLI, his strong determination and his composure during the worst of situation. The author has also voiced various animals through the story of White Tiger, Raajana Huli, and the palace elephant Subhadra’s story, showing how much brutality they are going through. The culture, rituals, and architect of Mysooru palace are interestingly depicted by the author though this story. CLI’s character has a unique charm which will make imagine and fall in love with him.
Overall, this was a quick, beautiful, impressive and inspiring story, which you can also read to your kids.
A different story, weaved around animals always excites me. All of us have some dreams in life and we always struggle hard to achieve them. This book conveys the same essence with a beautiful and cute story of CLI – The colt. This book comes as a review copy from the author and I would like to thanks him for giving me a chance to read and review it.
Find more such reviews on https://www.haloofbooks.com/
Plot summary:
Set in the beautiful backdrop of Ooty and Mysooru, this book narrates the story of a beautiful and handsome horse, CLI – The colt. He has a distinct sword like patch hidden under his forelock. He lives with her mother and father in Ooty, However, he yearns to be a part of King’s royal stable where he can eat fine quality of grass and sweet beet pulp.
Though he has a strong will, it seems impossible to be a part of a royal stable. CLI’s grandfather was a charm of Royal procession and he wants to live just like him.
Fortunately, one day an accident leaves him closer to the South Indian Madumalai reserve, where, the world’s most notorious forest brigands Beerappan rules. Though fearful, he made a choice and embarks on a journey where he meets with various animals that help him and he also meets Beerappan.
After a few more struggles, he gets what he wants? But what will happens when the present king realizes that he is the grandson of the horse Herold, because of whom his grandfather have to bear the disgrace in the 400th Dashhara procession?
Read this super quick and amazing book to know more.
Writing style:
The author has written this book with utmost simplicity keeping it suitable to read for all age group. The narration is captivating and lucid which will hold you till the last.
My perception:
This book represents various things, be it the courage of CLI, his strong determination and his composure during the worst of situation. The author has also voiced various animals through the story of White Tiger, Raajana Huli, and the palace elephant Subhadra’s story, showing how much brutality they are going through. The culture, rituals, and architect of Mysooru palace are interestingly depicted by the author though this story. CLI’s character has a unique charm which will make imagine and fall in love with him.
Overall, this was a quick, beautiful, impressive and inspiring story, which you can also read to your kids.
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