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Malana
When his father dies, a English schoolboy discovers the secret of his mother's identity which his father had tried to hide from him. Determined to learn the mystery of his parents' relationship and find his mother, he travels with his butler and a school friend to the Himalayas. Their many adventures before finding the remote village of Malana, home of Jack's reclusive mother, make for a suspenseful story and a framework for getting to know one area of India. At last reunited with his mother, their future together or apart is left open. The problems and challenges of bi-cultural families makes up part of this interesting story.
152 pages
First published January 1, 1994
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About the author
A.K. Srikumar
14 books3 followersA.K. Srikumar is an Indian author who
was born in 1956. He has written two
novels and nine children's books. Five
of his children's books won awards
from the Children's Book Trust.
He lives with his wife and two children
in Delhi. His wife is also a writer. He is
employed in a bank.
was born in 1956. He has written two
novels and nine children's books. Five
of his children's books won awards
from the Children's Book Trust.
He lives with his wife and two children
in Delhi. His wife is also a writer. He is
employed in a bank.
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