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Poonachi: Lost in the Forest
Upset with her cheating friends, Poonachi walks off in a huff. Into the forest … deeper and deeper. It gets dark and scary, but it is also magical. And she’s truly free. Will this little goat be able to live in the forest forever? The much-loved black baby goat from Perumal Murugan’s Poonachi returns in this tale of adventure, wonder and belonging.
Upset with her cheating friends, Poonachi walks off in a huff. Into the forest … deeper and deeper. It gets dark and scary, but it is also magical. And she’s truly free. Will this little goat be able to live in the forest forever? The much-loved black baby goat from Perumal Murugan’s Poonachi returns in this tale of adventure, wonder and belonging.
Upset with her cheating friends, Poonachi walks off in a huff. Into the forest … deeper and deeper. It gets dark and scary, but it is also magical. And she’s truly free. Will this little goat be able to live in the forest forever? The much-loved black baby goat from Perumal Murugan’s Poonachi returns in this tale of adventure, wonder and belonging.
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Published August 17, 2020
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Perumal Murugan
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Perumal Murugan is a well-known contemporary Tamil writer and poet. He was written six novels, four collections of short stories and four anthologies of poetry. Three of his novels have been translated into English to wide acclaim: Seasons of the Palm, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Kiriyama Award in 2005, Current Show, and most recently, One Part Woman. He has received awards from the Tamil Nadu government as well as from Katha Books.
Do NOT merge author profiles in different languages/spelling.
Per GR policy, books published in another language/script should have the name on that book as secondary author, with Perumal Murugan as primary author.
Perumal Murugan is a well-known contemporary Tamil writer and poet. He was written six novels, four collections of short stories and four anthologies of poetry. Three of his novels have been translated into English to wide acclaim: Seasons of the Palm, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Kiriyama Award in 2005, Current Show, and most recently, One Part Woman. He has received awards from the Tamil Nadu government as well as from Katha Books.
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November 13, 2021
One of the best adapted children's story picture book.
Do NOT expect the whole novel to be illustrated in this picturebook. This version is meant to be for kids and as a quest to teach some new words; what certain emotions mean when we use such words.
The illustrations are so well done. The short story itself is memorable.
I love how the words and lines have been represented. So well done.
Do NOT expect the whole novel to be illustrated in this picturebook. This version is meant to be for kids and as a quest to teach some new words; what certain emotions mean when we use such words.
The illustrations are so well done. The short story itself is memorable.
I love how the words and lines have been represented. So well done.
October 6, 2020
Published two years ago, Poonachi: Or the Story of A Black Goat by Perumal Murugan continues to enthrall readers with its powerful allegory. This beautiful illustrated version is just the thing to take readers to a part of the novel wherein Poonachi gets lost in the forest. The illustrations by Priya Kurian are in vibrant tones of red, black and white, drawing from the original cover of the novel will leave you wishing there were more anecdotes of Poonachi. But yes, given that this is being published by for children, it had to be only this story I guess!
Yet, having said that, the adult in me loved this beautiful reminder of a book I loved and Poonachi, the goat - a 'protagonist' I deeply felt for. This short illustrated version is something to hold on to about Poonachi - her sense of wonder over where she was in this world, her moments of uncertainty where she had to wait in dread and limbo over what would happen to her. But mostly, it is about one night where so many possibilities lay before her. The illustrations captures the mood and ambience of Poonachi and what is around her with just the three colours. Truly beautiful!
Yet, having said that, the adult in me loved this beautiful reminder of a book I loved and Poonachi, the goat - a 'protagonist' I deeply felt for. This short illustrated version is something to hold on to about Poonachi - her sense of wonder over where she was in this world, her moments of uncertainty where she had to wait in dread and limbo over what would happen to her. But mostly, it is about one night where so many possibilities lay before her. The illustrations captures the mood and ambience of Poonachi and what is around her with just the three colours. Truly beautiful!
September 18, 2020
Actual rating: 4.5
I felt it was too short, would have loved for it to be a bit longer or a full fledged graphic novel even.
I felt it was too short, would have loved for it to be a bit longer or a full fledged graphic novel even.
August 28, 2020
This book gave me an altogether different insight into an animal's life, to which I never gave a thought before. I loved it a lot!
September 4, 2020
Interesting story with illustrations.
September 10, 2020
Nowhere does it say that it's a children's book. A mere 24 pages, the illustrations are basic and the story is an extremely short spin off on the gut wrenching original. Not recommended.
April 24, 2024
Nice story. This story made me to think about poonachi...Each goat has its own story..we came to know about poonachi...others unwritten story are waiting...
November 30, 2024
It's not only a Goat story..! Perumal murugan💥
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