The Riddle of the Lustr sapphires

The Riddle of the Lustr sapphires
Author: Roopa Pai
Publisher: Hachette India
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9350093812

Zip away with the Taranauts on another thrilling mission - in a different world! Mithya's eight worlds - Shyn Lustr Sparkl Glo Dazl Shimr Syntilla and Glytr - were plunged into darkness when the wicked Shaap Azur captured all the 32 stars of Tara. All seemed lost until Taranauts Zarpa Tufan and Zvala - three bright brave and gifted mithyakins - set out on the difficult and dangerous quest to bring back light and cheer to Mithya. Having set free the four Emeralds of Shyn the Taranauts are now racing against the dingdial to track down the Sapphires of Lustr. But the wily Shaap Azur has made the challenge tougher than ever - this time all the riddles are hidden in Lustr's baffling brain-scrambling Mayazaal! To make things worse the Demazurs are hot on their trail. Can the Taranauts call upon all their reserves of strength skills and talent as they battle vicious flowers weeping trees vengeful minimits and their own doubts about their mysterious companion Zubreymunyun. Will

The Riddle of the Lustr sapphires

The Riddle of the Lustr sapphires
Author: Roopa Pai
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9350093812

Zip away with the Taranauts on another thrilling mission - in a different world! Mithya's eight worlds - Shyn Lustr Sparkl Glo Dazl Shimr Syntilla and Glytr - were plunged into darkness when the wicked Shaap Azur captured all the 32 stars of Tara. All seemed lost until Taranauts Zarpa Tufan and Zvala - three bright brave and gifted mithyakins - set out on the difficult and dangerous quest to bring back light and cheer to Mithya. Having set free the four Emeralds of Shyn the Taranauts are now racing against the dingdial to track down the Sapphires of Lustr. But the wily Shaap Azur has made the challenge tougher than ever - this time all the riddles are hidden in Lustr's baffling brain-scrambling Mayazaal! To make things worse the Demazurs are hot on their trail. Can the Taranauts call upon all their reserves of strength skills and talent as they battle vicious flowers weeping trees vengeful minimits and their own doubts about their mysterious companion Zubreymunyun. Will

The Spatial Dynamics of Juvenile Series Literature

The Spatial Dynamics of Juvenile Series Literature
Author: Michael G. Cornelius
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2020-11-11
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1527561968

Where we come from, where we are, where we have been, and where we are going all have a huge impact on who we are. Theories of space and place also hold that the converse is equally true—that we have an impact on those spaces and places we inhabit or dwell within. We make space: our agencies, our cultures, our beliefs and values and understandings shape the macro- and micro-environments around us. Just as much, however, those places we inhabit shape us, causing us to adapt ourselves to them. Children exist in spaces that are crafted for them by adults—by parents, by school administrators and teachers—and, as such, their impact on space can be somewhat limited. Space is made for them, but certainly not to their own specifications or liking. In children’s literature, spaces are often seen as noteworthy markers of a child’s progression toward adulthood, whether the space is Laura Ingalls’ little house or Harry Potter’s Hogwarts. For these characters, movement through space is about growth and change, about accepting the inevitability of growing up and the responsibility of the adulthood, whether that be marriage and motherhood or vanquishing the most evil wizard of all time. However, what about juvenile series books, whose central protagonists generally never grow or change? The central character of these series—usually a flat, unchanging trope more than a fully realized, fleshed-out, dynamic figure—is a static creation. Though characters like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys frequently move through different geographies, they never change as characters. In fact, one could argue that the only dynamic that ever experiences any alteration in a series like Nancy Drew is setting. Surely there is something significant about the relationship of series books to those spaces their protagonists inhabit? This collection explores that relationship, the dynamics between the controlled spaces of childhood and the variable spaces of juvenile series literature. It shows that the unchanging series book characters demonstrate that their impact on space is far greater than its impact ever is on them, reflecting an exercise in spatial authority that most children and even children’s book heroes never quite experience.

iNTELLYJELLY_Feb'19 Issue.

iNTELLYJELLY_Feb'19 Issue.
Author: Ritika Subhash
Publisher: Prerna Publication
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Education
ISBN:

iNTELLYJELLY- A name inspired by (no points for guessing) the word ‘intelligent’. Among many, the suffix ‘Jelly’ was agreed upon unanimously by us, as a word that brought in memories of fun, fun, and more fun! An amalgamation of these two words was our way of expressing our intention─ to make intelligent reading fun! One of the intentions of this magazine is to be that companion for children that offers a series of situations and stories and encourages them to shape their own ideas. The purpose is also to be a source of conversation which is beautifully woven into the lives of children and helps them develop to be limitless. While brainstorming ideas on how this magazine will play a major role in a child’s life, we ideated with numerous scenarios. We imagined a rough train ride where an 8-year-old child is seated in a corner, happily flipping through these pages. We also pictured a beautiful bedtime routine where a 5-year-old and his parents take the opportunity to flip through a few stories and discuss things about the world, something that we rarely do otherwise. We further imagined a 12-year-old child engrossed in taking notes from this to build a science project. When visualising all this, we also imagined gadgets lying far away and not being asked or sought for. We didn’t just see a child being nurtured; we saw the child’s potential being discovered and an exciting future being created. For kids aged 4 to 12 years, iNTELLYJELLY offers a holistic approach to empower them through a kind of education that instils in them a sense of purpose and a willingness to create something worthwhile. Some of the key areas that iNTELLYJELLY talks about each month are: ValuesLeadership qualitiesEmotional quotientTeamworkLogical thinkingKnowledgeScienceGeographyGlobal literature UNESCO’s proven methodology plays a major role in inspiring and moulding iNTELLYJELLY’s content. As a result, you will find the magazine offering a vibrant and colourful array of comics, stories, activities and a lot more for young readers. With immense pride, we share that iNTELLYJELLY has grown at a great pace and has earned national and international acclamation within the first two years of its inception. This clearly demonstrates our readers’ faith in us. Among many, the credit for this progress and ongoing momentum goes to the prestigious schools that have welcomed and introduced iNTELLYJELLY in the lives of their students. It has also been a privilege to partner with Reliance Jio in creating awareness among children. iNTELLYJELLY has also been appreciated by a few eminent personalities like Sir Richard Branson (The Virgin group, UK), Mr. Amitabh Bachchan (Actor), Ms.Nandita Das (Actor and Social Activist) and many more. ‘Being limitless’ runs through our veins, and hence, we are committed to creating a deeply inset habit of reading among kids, globally.

The Vedas and Upanishads for Children

The Vedas and Upanishads for Children
Author: Roopa Pai
Publisher: Swift Press
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2023-05-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1800751907

Three thousand years ago, deep inside the forests of India, a great 'thought revolution' was brewing. In those forest labs, the brightest thinker–philosophers contemplated the universe, reflected on ancient texts called the Vedas and came up with startling insights into questions we still don't have final answers to, like: • What is the universe made of? • How do I know I'm looking at a tree when I see one? • Who am I? And where did they put those explosive findings? In a sprawling body of goosebumpy and fascinating oral literature called the Upanishads! Intimidated? Don't be! For this joyful, fun guide to some of India's longest-lasting secular wisdoms, reinterpreted for first-time explorers by Roopa Pai, is guaranteed to keep you turning the pages.

The Secret of the Sparkl Amethysts

The Secret of the Sparkl Amethysts
Author: Roopa Pai
Publisher: Hachette India
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9350093847

8 Tarasuns rescued 24 to go! Can the Taranauts pull off another win at Sparkl? Mithya's eight worlds - Shyn Lustr Sparkl Glo Dazl Shimr Syntilla and Glytr - were plunged into darkness when the wicked Shaap Azur captured all the 32 stars of Tara. All seemed lost until Taranauts Zarpa Tufan and Zvala - three bright brave and gifted mithyakins - set out on the difficult and dangerous quest to bring back light and cheer to Mithya. This time the Taranauts travel to Zarpa's home world of Sparkl to rescue the four Amethysts only to discover that Shaap Azur has upped the stakes like never before. They have to win four deadly games against wily opponents seen and unseen! What's more Shaap Azur's henchman Ograzur Dusht has launched a secret search for a spy in Shoon Ya's camp! Will Zarpa be able to beat the sandinger at 3-D SeeZee? Can Tufan rout Mog Ambow at Lunascoot Latang? Does Zvala have what it takes to crack the mindbenders in Brain Drain? And can the Taranauts defeat th

The Quest for the Shyn Emeralds

The Quest for the Shyn Emeralds
Author: Roopa Pai
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9350093804

Exactly where Earth and Sky meet lies a whole different universe called Mithya! In Mithya is a great ocean, Dariya, and from it rises Kay Laas, the mighty, moody volcano. At it stop, is the home of the absolute Ruler of Mithya, the brave and kind Shoon Ya. He rules over the eight worlds that bob peace fully in Dariya, lit by the Tarasun and its 32 stars that light each world in different colours –emerald green, amethyst purple, ruby red... But danger lurks beneath the surface. In the fiery lands under the ocean bed, is imprisoned Shoon Ya’s evil twin, the fearsome demon Shaap Azur, just as powerful but All Bad. How much longer can Shoon Ya keep him under control? Not too long. When Shaap Azur escapes, he seizes all the stars, leaving Mithya’s eight worlds in darkness. The people of Mithya are horrified and separate, until three young, brave children of Mithya, gifted with special abilities come to their rescue. Will Mithiya shine again? Read and find out!