Lengtonghoih

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SKU: 9780857429025
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The Girl Who Wanted the Brightest Star

By Mercy Vungthianmuang Guite

Summary

Lengtonghoih by Mercy Vungthianmuang Guite is a heartwarming children's story that invites readers on a journey filled with adventures and life lessons. The tale follows the protagonist's exploration of friendship, courage, and the importance of kindness. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book promises to inspire young readers to embrace their unique qualities and make a positive difference in the world around them.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you’re fascinated by children's tales rich in cultural narratives and unique storytelling. It offers young readers an engaging exploration of themes that encourage imagination and learning. Perfect for budding bookworms who love diving into stories from diverse cultural perspectives.

"Retold from the original Paite version written by Dr G. Zamzachin."--Title page.

Description

Richly illustrated in colour, this book brings a charming folktale from Northeast India to a global audience.

A beautiful young girl named Lengtonghoih, dearly loved by her seven brothers, is abducted by a cruel prince who intends to marry her. This enchanting story revolves around the seven brothers’ adventure to save their sister and how, instead, she saves them—with the help of mystical power and magic.

While folktales from many parts of India have been widely translated into other languages and have become part of national narratives, such stories from Northeast India—a greatly underrepresented, culturally rich region—remain relatively unknown outside their own communities. This gorgeous book changes that by showcasing a traditional yet subversive folktale from the Paite people, an indigenous community from Manipur.

Conceptualized by Richard Khuptong, translated by Mercy V. Guite, and beautifully illustrated in full colour by Tanya Gupta, Lengtonghoih will delight children and adults alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857429025

Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seagull Books London Ltd

Illustration: 20 color plates

Contributors:

Designed by Richard Khuptong
Illustrated by Tanya Gupta

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Mercy Vungthianmuang Guite

About the Author

Mercy Vungthianmuang Guite is an assistant professor at the Centre of German Studies, School of Languages, Literature and Culture Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She has translated several Paite folktales into English. Richard Khuptong is a graphic designer based in New Delhi, India. Tanya Gupta is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Gurugram, India.