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Tales from India

By Bali Rai
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Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation, including this magical edition of Tales from India. A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage. From wicked... Read More
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Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation, including this magical edition of Tales from India.

A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, life, and the world around us.

Founded on the work of folklorist Joseph Jacob, and from tales from India's Mughal period, award-winning author Bali Rai's lively retellings are a delight for readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241737958

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 240

Collections

Bali Rai Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Bali Rai's first novel for young adults (Un)Arranged Marriage, created a huge amount of interest and won many awards, including the Angus Book Award and the Leicester Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Branford Boase first novel award. Rani and Sukh and The Whisper were both shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Bali is also the author of the hugely popular Soccer Squad series for younger readers. Bali was born in Leicester where he still lives, writing full-time and visiting schools to talk about his books. You can visit him at www.balirai.co.uk

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