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Summary-

This book explains how small habits can make a big difference in life over time. James Clear talks about how improving by just a little every day can help people become better in studies, health, and daily life. The book also explains how habits are formed and gives simple methods to build good habits and break bad ones. It uses real-life examples and practical ideas that are easy to understand and apply.

My Reading Experience-

I liked this book because it was motivating and easy to understand. The ideas in the book felt practical and useful for students and daily life. I learned that success does not happen suddenly, but through small consistent efforts. This book encouraged me to improve my routine and focus on building better habits slowly instead of trying to change everything at once.

Name: Ashmika Nehal

Class: 9A

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RUDYARD KIPLING

The Jungle Book is a famous story by Rudyard Kipling.It is about a boy named Mowgli who grows up in the jungle.

Mowgli is raised by wolves and learns the rules of

the jungle. His friends are Baloo the bear and

Bagheera the panther, who teach and protect him.But there is also a dangerous tiger named Shere Khan who wants to harm him.

As Mowgli grows, he learns how to survive in the jungle and faces many challenges. In the end, he becomes brave and strong and understands

where he truly belongs.

This story teaches us about courage, friendship,

and respecting nature. It also shows the

importance of family and learning from our elders.

Ashwin AS

Class - lX A

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Carlo Collodi

Pinocchio is a famous story by Carlo Collodi.It is about a wooden puppet named Pinocchio who wants to become a real boy.

Pinocchio is made by a kind man named

Geppetto.At first, Pinocchio is naughty and does

not listen to others. He often tells lies, and his nose grows longer when he lies.

Because of his bad choices, he faces many

problems and dangers. But he also meets good people who help him learn what is right.

In the end, Pinocchio changes his behavior. He becomes honest, kind, and responsible. Because of this, he is finally turned into a real boy.

This story teaches us to always tell the truth, obey elders, and be a good person.

Ashwin AS

Class -lX A

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Enid Blyton

Secret Seven is an adventure story series by Enid Blyton. It is about a group of seven children who form a secret club.

The members are Peter, Janet, Jack, Barbara,

George, Pam, and Colin. They meet in a secret

shed and solve small mysteries. They also have a dog named Scamper.

The children are clever, brave, and helpful. They

look for clues and work together to solve

problems. Sometimes they help the police and catch thieves.

This series is full of fun, mystery, and adventure . It teaches us about teamwork, friendship, and being responsible.

Ashwin AS

Class- lX A

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Ruskin Bond

Name - Ashwin AS

Class- lX

Division-A

A brief summary of the book

The Blue Umbrella is a beautiful story by Ruskin Bond.It is about a young girl named Binya who lives in a small village in the hills.

One day, Binya gets a pretty blue umbrella from some tourists. The umbrella is very special and everyone in the village admires it. A shopkeeper named Ram Bharosa becomes jealous and wants the umbrella for himself

Because of his greed, he makes a mistake and tries to get the umbrella in a wrong way. Later, he feels ashamed of what he did. In the end, Binya shows kindness and gives her umbrella to him.Her good heart changes him, and he becomes a better person.

This story teaches us that kindness and

forgiveness are more powerful than greed. It also

shows the beauty of simple village life.

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BY SUDHA MURTY

This book is a collection of simple heartwarming stories . the main story how I taught my grandmother to read ,talks abouts how Sudha Murty as a young girl helped her grandmother learn to read . It shows that learning has no age limit .All the stories in the book teach moral values like helping other being patient and showing respect .The language is simple and the stories are perfect for both children and adults .

PARVATHI S KUMAR

CLASS 9A

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BY RUSKIN BOND

Binya a young girl in a Garhwal village , living with her mother and elder brother Vijay .She trades her lucky leopard claw pendant for a pretty blue umbrella from tourists . The village people talked about her umbrella because no one has sees such beautiful umbrella before . Ram Bharosa the greedy shopkeeper becomes jealous . He wants the umbrella . Like wise his servant Rajaram also tries to steal it for him . Ram Bharosa toses all the customers because they thought he stole the blue umbrella . Binya feels sad and she willingly gifts him the blue umbrella . All of them respected her kindness . The umbrella brings joy to the shop keeper and Binya learns that true happiness comes from sharing .

True happiness comes from sharing ,kindness ,generosity rather than from greed .

PARVATHI S KUMAR

CLASS 9A

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BY JONATHAN SWIFT

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a satirical novel .the story is about Gulliver ,an adventurous Englishman who travels to aseries of strange and distant lands each inhabited by unusal beings that reflect different aspects of human nature and society .Across four voyages Gulliver encounters tiny Lilliputians 'giants impractical in Laputa and rational horses ruling savage humans . the story teaches about the bravery and curiosity to unfamiliar .

Thank You

PARVATHI S KUMAR

CLASS 9A

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BY = DANIEL DEFOE

Robinson Crusoe ,by Daniel Defoe is a classic adventure novel about an english castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical Island near Trinidad .Robinson Crusoe follows the adventures of the title character an english sailor marooned on a tropical Island near Trinidad .After surviving a shipwreck during a storm .Crusoe finds himself the sole survivor on an uninhabited Island . Robinson's adventures were most interesting to me once he landed on the Island .

Thank You

PARVATHI S KUMAR

CLASS 9A

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BY =CHARLES DICKENS

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is a classic, novel about an orphan boy's journey from a workhouse to the criminal underworld of London and his eventual discovery of his true family . Oliver escapes from the workhouse and jion with a gang of pickpockets but his goodness leads him to a kindness benefactor. the story critiques the harsh realities of poverty the workhouse system and the hypocrisy of victorian society ,while celebrating the strength of the human spirit and the power of kindness . I like this story so much .

PARVATHI S KUMAR

CLASS = 9A

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BY : ANNE FRANK

The Diary of a Young Girl is a deeply moving and powerful book written by Anne Frank ,a Jewish teenager hiding from the Nazis during World War 2 . This was written while she was in hiding Anne's diary capture her thoughts, fears , hopes and reflections with honesty and maturity beyond her years .Through her words, reader's witness the harsh realities of war as well as the spirit of a young girl longing for freedom and a better world. The diary is not only a poignant historical documents to resilience of the human spirit. I like this book so much so I recommend everyone to read this book.

PARVATHI S KUMAR

CLASS : 9A

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Rudyard Kipling

Devnath B P

8C

Mowgli was a kid taken by Bagheera the black panther and was raised by a Father Wolf and Mother Wolf and where raised as their own child among their own cubs. Is original parents were killed by Sher Khan the ferocious tiger who wants to kill Mowgli. He was also heated by both people and by the jungle's animals because they have a strict rule that it is not allowed you do things that make the people angry towards the Jungle but share but the Sher Khan didn't obey those orders. After the Sher Khan poses a threat to Mowgli and send it to a village far from the jungle. The villagers taken him warmly but after some weeks he was thrown out of the village and he set out to kill Sher Khan to prove The villagers and to the jungle'animals and at last he killed Sher Khan and started hunting alone in the jungle.

I like the Jungle Book very much but there is a small change to be done because they have to add the funny parts in it so that readers can read it happily.

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Roald Dahl

Devnath B P

8C

The girl introduce the story in which she put a magic finger to all the Gregg family. They face great horror for a night as the shot down and killed 16 flock of wild ducks. The girl when cross and angry and she put the magic finger to all of them. After that 4 wild ducks cast a shadow on the house and also at them that made their night a horror. And that last the magic finger spell was over and they change their habit of hunting after all.

I like this Roald Dahl story very much because it is feel like very adventurous and funny and my opinion is to continue the spirit of adventure and fun in every book series.

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Roald Dahl

Devnath B P

8C

In the farms of Boggis, Bunce and Bean the Mr Fox has been sneaking into their Farms and stealing their chickens, ducks and turkeys. Full of rage the farmers decided to hunt down Mr Fox and his family. To escape this wrath Mr Fox and his family kept digging underground with the help of his friend Badger. They also went through the farmers farms and caught their chickens,ducks and turkeys. And finally they escape the rage of the farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean.

I like the fun and Adventurous spirit of the book series and my opinion is to continue this the spirit throughout the journey of this book series.

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L.M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables is a heartwarming story about an imaginative orphan girl named Anne Shirley. She is accidentally sent to live with an elderly brother and sister, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, at a farmhouse called Green Gables. They had actually wanted a boy to help with farm work, but Anne’s cheerful and talkative nature slowly wins their hearts.

Anne often gets into funny and troublesome situations because of her imagination and quick temper, but she always learns from her mistakes. She makes close friends, works hard in school, and becomes an important part of the community.

The story shows Anne’s journey from a lonely orphan to a confident and loved young girl. It teaches us about friendship, kindness, family, and the importance of being yourself.

Name:-Aparna Rajithkumar

Class:-9D

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James Dashner

The Maze Runner is an exciting science fiction story about a boy named Thomas, who suddenly wakes up in a strange place called the Glade. He does not remember anything about his past except his name. The Glade is surrounded by a huge maze, and many other boys are trapped there too.

Every day, some boys called Runners enter the maze to search for a way out, but the maze changes every night and contains dangerous creatures called Grievers. When Thomas arrives, strange events begin to happen, and he becomes determined to discover the truth behind the maze.

As the story continues, Thomas and his friends face fear, danger, and difficult choices while trying to escape. The novel is full of mystery, teamwork, and suspense. It also shows the importance of courage, friendship, and never giving up even in the hardest situations.

Name:-Aparna Rajithkumar

class:-9D

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Anne Frank

I loved to read autobiographies of different famous people because of the curious to know about the background and difficulties overcome by them . Just because of that curious I try the book ''The diary of a young girl '' which was different from other autobiographies because it was mostly the diary entries of young girl about her personal experience as a jew who lived under the governance of Navis with the leadership of Adolf Hitler. At the beginning Anne introduce her childhood and the strict Navis law which every jews has to follow compulsory , then the call notice to Anne older sister came with the information to join to German labor camp , After that Frank family immediately went to hiding in secret annex [ a secret place situated near the Otto Frank's office ].

After that one more jew family joined with them , then she explained the living situation and adjustment between eight people in a limited space . About Her teenage emotions like aggressiveness , [feel like no one is understanding her feelings ] and love . Also mention the tension started between that eight jews because of the frequent bombing at outside , to prevent the catching they maximum try to keep absolute silence in morning times . Her last entry [ last chapter] was wrote on August 1 1944 in that she explain about her dual personality , and contrasting her internal good self with superficial , outspoken exterior which often criticize by adults .

I wish the people who read this review to read this book , to know about Anne Frank and other character like Otto frank , Peter van Daan etc completely . Because I am not interest to spoil your excitement to read this book . My personal experience from this book is , it contain more emotion even more if we find about many incident happen in Germany in olden days to the jew religion and the future situation to Anne Frank and her family especially when we came to the van Daan family . Some portion would relatable by teenage character and behaviour .

by:- Ameyasree M S

9 C

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By-Sun Tzu

Short Summary:

This book is about war strategies and how intelligence, planning, and smart decisions are more important than strength alone. Even though it was written for warfare, many of its lessons can also be used in daily life, leadership, studies, and decision-making. The book talks about understanding situations carefully, thinking before acting, and staying calm during difficult times.

My Reading Experience:

At first, I thought this book would only be about battles and armies, but I realized it had many life lessons too. Some parts were a little difficult because of the old style of writing, but many quotes were interesting and made me think differently. I learned that planning and strategy can be important in many situations, not just war.

Student: Ashmika Nehal

Class:9A

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ENID BLYTON

Vandana A R

9A

The story is about a group of seven children who form a secret club called the Secret Seven. The members are Peter, Janet, Jack, Barbara, George, Pam, and Colin. They have meetings in a shed and use a secret password.

They enjoy solving mysteries and helping others. One day, they come across a strange situation and decide to investigate. They follow clues carefully and try to find out what is really happening.

Sometimes they face small problems, but they do not give up. They work together and use their intelligence.

In the end, they solve the mystery successfully. The story is interesting and teaches us about teamwork, friendship, and courage.

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SUDHA MURTY

Vandana A R

9A

The story is about a group of children who visit their grandparents during holidays. Their grandmother tells them many interesting stories every day.

Each story has a lesson about kindness, honesty, helping others, and being good. The children enjoy listening to her and learn many good values.

The book is simple, fun, and full of small stories. It teaches us important life lessons in an easy and interesting way.

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R. J. PALACIO

Vandana A R

9 A

The book Wonder is about a boy named August (Auggie). He has a different face because of a medical condition. He starts going to a normal school for the first time.

At first, many students stare at him and do not talk to him. Auggie feels sad and scared. Slowly, he makes some good friends who support him.

He faces problems like bullying, but he stays strong and kind. His family always supports him and gives him confidence.

In the end, people start understanding him better. They see his kindness and bravery. The story teaches us to be kind, not judge others, and accept everyone.

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DORK DIARIES:TALES FROM A NOT-SO-FABULOUS LIFE

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DORK DIARIES:TALES FROM A NOT-SO-FABULOUS LIFE

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RACHEL RENEE RESSELL

Vandana A R

9 A

The book is about a girl named Nikki Maxwell. She starts studying in a new school. She writes about her life in a diary.

Nikki feels nervous and wants to fit in. She makes new friends, Chloe and Zoey. But there is a mean girl named MacKenzie who troubles her.

Nikki likes drawing and also has a crush on a boy named Brandon. She faces many problems in school but tries to stay strong.

In the end, Nikki learns to be herself and values her true friends. The story is fun and shows school life in a funny and interesting way.

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RUSKIN BOND

Vandana A R

9 A

The story is about a girl named Binya who lives in a village. She gets a beautiful blue umbrella from some tourists. Everyone likes the umbrella, especially the shopkeeper, Ram Bharosa. He becomes jealous and wants the umbrella for himself. Later, he understands his mistake. Binya forgives him and gives him the umbrella. The book teaches to be kind and not jealous of others. I learned that kindness and forgiveness are very important.

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Helen Keller

It is a amazing autobiography of woman named Helen Keller [ who was both deaf and blind at very young age due to illness ] who dream to see and imagine the world without the help of eyes , only through communication, understanding , patience and most importantly by education . It start by introducing Helen's childhood by describing a sudden illness in her life when she was 19 months old , which causes her to be blind and deaf , which ,made her more frustrated and isolate from society . When her family came to know about a deaf and blind child who pursue knowledge they became motivated to give essential practice for Helen , for that they visited Alexander Graham Bell [ a famous inventor ] who introduce the Perkin's school for blind students . Soon, a teacher named Anne Sullivan is sent to teach Helen. First it take time to Helen to understand , then slowly she try to understand the things using feelings and communicate through symbols . The first word she learn with complete understand and express through symbols was '' W-A-T-E-R '' through the feeling of cold water pour by her teacher . Slowly she try to connect with nature by experiencing storm ,wind , laying on grass , touching the leaves and soil and by touching and smelling . Then she learn the Braille script which enhance her knowledge . Then she slowly developed the urge for pursuing more knowledge .With the help of her teacher and personal mentor Anne Sullivan and with Helen's great dedication she got admission in Radcliffe College, the women's college of Harvard University in Massachusetts. In 1904, she graduated in bachelor of arts , by making a history on first deaf and blind to earn a college degree . At last she shared her deep interest in books and telling that '' literature is her utopia '' .And being thankful for everyone who came to her dark area to make it brighter as sunshine and make her able to see and listen the world without ears or eyes .

This book is highly inspiring , by teaching us that we don't need eyes to dream , even in the darkest time we are able to find the true sunshine in our life which is going to make our life so brighter than ever . And also an example of , education is the key to success , sometime [ like in the situation in Helen Keller life ] that sunshine might be education which give bright without eyes .

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Ameyasree M S

9 C

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I waited a long time to read this book, I came across this book much earlier but I had to wait until I am fourteen years old mainly due to strict parental controls. Anyways, I do not think a casual reader would not like this book because the writing is not very simple/easy to understand, at least for me, it took me multiple tries to understand certain lines as it uses confusing language. The story is mainly based on the story of a serial killer named Dexter Morgan. Talk about a sane serial killer. Dexter was unlike any other serial killer, he only goes after the bad guys in town. The story takes place in the city of Miami, Florida. This specific book focuses on Dexter trying to hunt down a serial killer, whose crime scenes were specifically crafted for Dexter. Because, the killer was none other than Dexter’s real brother, Brian Moser. Brian and Dexter were separated when they were young. Dexter was adopted and Brian was sent to an asylum. Now both of them grow into becoming killers. I will not spoil the ending because you have to read it! Trust me, the BEST book I have ever read.

Submitted by - Sravan Dath VS, Class 9D

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Mark Haddon

It is a mystery story about a 15-year-old boy named Christopher Boone. Christopher is very intelligent and loves maths, but he finds it difficult to understand people’s feelings and emotions. One day, he discovers that his neighbour’s dog, Wellington, has been killed, and he decides to find out who did it.

While searching for the truth, Christopher writes down everything like a detective. During his journey, he learns many secrets about his family that completely change his life. Even though he feels scared and confused at times, he shows great courage and determination.

The story is interesting because it shows the world through Christopher’s eyes. It teaches us about trust, family, bravery, and understanding people who are different from us.

Name:-Aparna Rajithkumar

Class:-9D

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A small village is shocked by the disappearance of Tamara Tait who is 12 . Only her twin brother Ethan knows she is safe and the extraordinary truth of where she is . It is a secret he must keep or risk never seeing her again . Together with his friend Iggy his chicken Suzy , and the mysterious alien Hellyann , Ethan goes on a nail biting chase to get his sister back . The book becomes more interesting as Ethan and his friends try to uncover the truth behind the mystery and the strange happenings around them. I enjoyed reading this book because it was exciting and easy to understand and also the space-related ideas make the story creative and fun to read. This book is a wonderful and adventurous novel that is perfect for readers who enjoy science fiction and mystery

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Wings of Fire is the autobiography of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, one of India’s greatest scientists and the former President of India. The book tells the story of his journey from a small town called Rameswaram to becoming the “Missile Man of India.”

Dr. Kalam shares his childhood memories, education, struggles, hard work, and achievements in the field of science and technology. He explains how determination, discipline, and support from teachers and family helped him achieve his dreams. The book also describes India’s space and missile development programs and the challenges faced by the scientists.

I liked this book because it is inspiring and motivational. Dr. Kalam’s life story teaches us that even a person from a simple background can achieve great success through hard work and dedication.

I learnt the importance of education, perseverance, confidence, and never giving up on dreams. I also admired Dr. Kalam’s humility, kindness, and love for his country. This book encourages young people to dream big and work sincerely to achieve their goals

BY DEVNA R NAIR

CLASS IX D

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Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories written by R.K. Narayan and set in the fictional town of Malgudi in South India. The stories describe the everyday lives of ordinary people such as students, shopkeepers, teachers, doctors, and villagers. Each story is different and shows human emotions, relationships, dreams, struggles, and humor in a simple and interesting way.

Some famous stories in the book include Swami and Friends, A Horse and Two Goats, and The Missing Mail. Through these stories, the author beautifully presents Indian culture and society.:

I liked this book because the stories are simple, realistic, and enjoyable to read. The characters feel natural and relatable, and many stories have humor along with meaningful messages.

I learnt about human nature, kindness, honesty, and the importance of understanding others. The book also helped me imagine life in a small Indian town and appreciate the beauty of simple everyday moments. R.K. Narayan’s writing style made the stories easy and fun to read.

BY DEVNA R NAIR

CLASS IX D

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One of Us Is Lying is a mystery thriller about five high school students who enter detention together, but only four come out alive. The student who dies, Simon, was known for revealing other students’ secrets through an online gossip app. After his sudden death, the other four students become suspects in the investigation.

As the story continues, hidden secrets, lies, friendships, and betrayals are revealed. Each character has something to hide, making the mystery more suspenseful and interesting. The book keeps readers guessing until the final twist.

I liked this book because it was suspenseful, exciting, and full of unexpected twists. The different characters and their secrets made the story very interesting, and I wanted to keep reading to find out the truth.

I learnt that people should not judge others based only on rumors or appearances. The book also shows the importance of honesty, trust, and understanding people better. It was an enjoyable and thrilling reading experience.

BY,DEVNA R NAIR,CLASS IX D

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To Kill a Mockingbird is a famous novel set in a small town in Alabama during the 1930s. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch. Scout lives with her brother Jem and their father, Atticus Finch, a kind and honest lawyer.

The story focuses on Atticus defending a Black man named Tom Robinson, who is falsely accused of a crime. Through this case, Scout and Jem learn about racism, injustice, courage, and compassion. Along with serious themes, the book also includes childhood adventures and the children’s curiosity about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. I liked this book because it teaches important lessons about kindness, equality, and standing up for what is right. Atticus Finch’s character was inspiring because he remained brave and fair even when many people disagreed with him.

I learnt that people should not judge others based on their appearance, race, or background. The book also taught me the importance of empathy and understanding others’ feelings. It was emotional, meaningful, and thought-provoking.

BY, DEVNA R NAIR

CLASS IX D

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Author: Aka Akasaka

Review:

Ok.... maybe i got a little too excited to buy another edition..... and this one was a lot more intense than the first one, so i felt like the story was going even deeper..... its still had the old humor, but it was serious too, particularly with Ishigami's(shirogane's pal) parts, his gloomy personality made the story more real too. I didn't get the 2nd edition, because the book fair was filled with lots of people and the books were running out too, so i had to turn towards this one instead.... I liked this book, and i found it really entertaining, but a little too intense and dramatic......there are a lot of battles between shirogane, and Kaguya, so there is nothing too much special to talk about about....In battle 78, which was actually the funniest part, where Kaguya and Shirogane was "accidently" locked inside a room, what started as a silly situation which turned into a literal, dramatic scene, and they actually almost confessed to eachother, but still ,their pride let them down again .There is a lot of funny moments, due to both of their persistence to force the other to admit their feelings, including Ishigami's gloomy moments. The scene that i loved the most is when, Shirogane accidently brushed his hand over Kaguya's cheek, to fix her hair. She instantly, collapsed for no apparent reason, until a doctor examined her, claiming that she had fallen due to the shock, and the doctor even called it as "love- sickness"!!.. This part was so hilarious, because even a small gesture, turned into an "emergency situation". Overall, this book taught me that life can be both funny ,and a teeny tiny bit serious at the same time.I recommend this book to teens ,nearly the age of 14-15, who enjoys entertainment, with a mix of humor, drama, and a little bit of love rivalary.

New words:

collapse: to fall down suddenly

Persistence- stubborness

gloomy personality: someone who is usally sad

confess: to say the truth

rivalry: kind of a competition

By, Mayukha.J.R

Class:9C

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R.J. Palacio

Wonder is a touching story about a boy named August “Auggie” Pullman, who was born with a facial difference. Because of this, he was homeschooled for many years. When he joins Beecher Prep school for the first time in fifth grade, he feels nervous and scared about how others will treat him.

At school, some students are kind to him, while others judge him because of his appearance. Even though Auggie faces bullying and difficult moments, he slowly makes real friends and gains confidence. His family also supports him throughout his journey.

The story teaches us the importance of kindness, friendship, and accepting people for who they are inside rather than how they look outside. It shows that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life.

name:-Aparna Rajithkumar

class:-9D

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Fourteen year old Alex Rider is back at school trying to adapt to his new double life. But M16 ( Intelligence agency of the UK ) have other plans for him .

Armed only with a false ID and a new collection of brilliantly disguised gadgets such as the ear stud grenade and bulletproof ski suit , Alex must infiltrate the mysterious Point Blanc Academy which is high on the alps and establish the truth about what is really happening there . The book is full of action, suspense, mystery, and clever spy gadgets. One of the best parts of the story is how Alex uses his intelligence and courage to escape dangerous situations. The plot has many twists that keep readers interested till the end. The gadgets given by Smithers add fun and excitement to the story, making Alex feel like a teenage James Bond. Overall, Point Blanc is a thrilling and entertaining novel that is perfect for readers who enjoy mystery, adventure, and spy stories.

Tanmay Prajeesh

9C

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Author:Aka Akasaka

Review:

Honestly , I thought reading manga would be kind of awesome, but this one was not what i expected.....I brought this from the recent book fair just months back, and since i was a "Non- manga experienced person", i found it full of twists and turns, and surprisingly, it was really fun to read. Reading this manga was so hilarious, especially with Kaguya and Shirogane's "mind battle games", which always kept backfiring at eachother. I was so lost in this book, that i even forgot to take a look at my phone. It made me completely engaged, from the first page ownwards, and i didn't feel a single moment of boredom. It all starts with with two geniuses-Kaguya Shinomiya(student council vice president), and Miyuki Shirogane(student council president),both secretly admire eachother, but due to their pride and incredible stubborness , neither of them is willing to confess first. Instead, they force the other to admit it,but neither of them ever does. ...Even something as simple as a riddle, becomes a tug of war between them ,with neither of the two ready to admit. The reason i love it because the battles are super dramatic ,humorous, and the way their plans backfire, makes the story even more better and exciting too. This manga showed me how small moments, can turn into big -"mind" battles when we refuse to open up. I also learned, that with pride and stubborness, even simple things could get complicated, so its better to be honest. I recommend this book more grown ups particularly teens aged 14 and above , who enjoy reading comedy, school life and clever "mind battles"......

New words: Back fire: plan goes wrong, causing the opposite consequence

Engaged: completely focused

Tug of war: struggle to win between two sides

Stubbornness: not changing your mind

By Mayukha.J.R

Class:9C

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Emily Blejwas

Once You Know This by Emily Blejwas is a really moving and realistic book about an eleven-year-old girl named Brittany who is trying to find a better life for herself, her mom, and her baby brother while dealing with a lot of tough challenges at home. Even though her family faces hard times with poverty and a really difficult family situation, Brittany doesn't give up and tries to make a "Plan B" to change her future from looking like a plain white sky. I loved how her friendship with Marisol and the encouragement from her school teacher help her keep going, showing how important it is to have people who believe in you. It can be a bit sad and heavy at times because it deals with some real-world problems, but watching Brittany discover her own strength made the story feel super hopeful and inspiring in the end.

Meenakshi S

9D

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Hana Tooke

The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke is an exciting and heartwarming mystery about five extraordinary orphans—Milou, Lotta, Egg, Fenna, and Sem—who live in a cruel Amsterdam orphanage in 1892. Each of them has a unique talent, like Milou’s amazing intuition or Egg’s incredible talent for drawing maps, which makes them stand out, but the mean matron calls them "unadoptable." When a sinister gentleman tries to buy them, the group pulls off a daring escape and goes on a thrilling adventure through frozen canals to find Milou’s real family and a place where they truly belong. I loved how the story focuses on friendship, bravery, and the idea that you can choose your own family. It has a slightly dark and spooky atmosphere, but the bond between the kids makes it feel warm and inspiring.

Meenakshi S

9D

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Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist is a powerful and gripping story that exposes the harsh realities of Victorian London through the eyes of a young orphan. Oliver faces incredible hardships, from the cruel conditions of the workhouse—where he famously dares to ask for more food—to the dangerous streets where he is taken in by the manipulative Fagin and his gang of young pickpockets. What I liked most about the book is Oliver’s resilience; despite being surrounded by greed, betrayal, and criminals like the terrifying Bill Sikes, he manages to keep his kind heart and innocence. The novel has a lot of suspense and memorable characters, though the older language can be a bit challenging to read at times. Overall, it is a sad but inspiring story about survival, justice, and the importance of compassion.

Meenakshi S

9D

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Sudha murty

This is an amazing book written by children's favourite author Sudha Murty. This book contains a total of 24 stories, each one giving us a moral lesson. These stories teach us not to be greedy, to be kind and humble, honesty, care for others etc.Each story is more fun to read. It's written in simple english. These stories also teach us about reality.I like this book so much. Its very good. Thank you.

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Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games is a story about a girl named Katniss Everdeen who lives in a poor district ruled by a powerful government called the Capitol. Every year, the Capitol forces children from each district to take part in the Hunger Games, where they must fight until only one person survives. When her younger sister is chosen, Katniss bravely volunteers to take her place.

Inside the Games, Katniss faces danger, fear, and difficult choices. She also learns how unfair and cruel the Capitol is. With courage, intelligence, and kindness, she tries to survive while protecting the people she cares about. The story shows themes of survival, sacrifice, friendship, and standing against injustice.

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, co-authored by Arun Tiwari

Wings of the fire by Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was an inspiring autobiography describes his complete life journey from the childhood in Rameswaram in Tamilnadu to the missile man of India .This books explain how his parents and teachers motivated, his true vision and dream towards the field of science , dedication and discipline helps to shaped his bright future in the field of science even made him eligible to became the president of India .It describes his educational background in physics and aeronautical engineering and his major contributions to the nations in missile mission through ISRO and DRDO . Kalam has shared his both failure and success and teach us that how determination , hardwork , teamwork helped in overcoming difficulties. Kalam's autobiography also highlights patriotism religious harmony and the importance in the field of science and technology in a developed nation and for it's security .

His life story has inspired millions of the youth in all over the world and his speech in different part of the world helps children and many young adult to be aware about their duty towards the nation , that's why this book became one of my all time favourite autobiography .

Ameyasree M S

9 C

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a famous fantasy story written by Roald Dahl. The story is about a poor boy named Charlie Bucket who lives with his parents and grandparents near a huge chocolate factory owned by Willy Wonka. Charlie loves chocolate, but because his family is poor, he gets only one chocolate bar each year on his birthday.

One day, Willy Wonka announces a contest. He hides five Golden Tickets inside chocolate bars, and the children who find them can visit his mysterious factory. Four children find the first tickets, and Charlie unexpectedly finds the last one.

Inside the factory, Charlie and the other children see amazing things like chocolate rivers, magical sweets, and Oompa-Loompas. During the tour, the other children get into trouble because of their bad habits such as greed and selfishness. Charlie, however, remains kind, honest, and humble.

In the end, Willy Wonka reveals that the contest was actually a test to choose someone to inherit the factory. Because of Charlie’s good nature, Wonka selects him as the future owner of the chocolate factory. The story ends happily as Charlie and his family move into the magical factory and begin a better life.

Nivedya R Nair

class-9D

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Arthur Conan Doyle wrote this famous mystery novel featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson. The story combines mystery, suspense, fear, and clever detective work.

The story begins when Dr. James Mortimer visits Sherlock Holmes in London. He tells Holmes about the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, a wealthy man who lived at Baskerville Hall in Devonshire. According to an old family legend, the Baskerville family is cursed by a terrifying supernatural hound. Many people believe that the giant dog caused Sir Charles’s death.

After Sir Charles dies, his nephew, Sir Henry Baskerville, arrives from Canada to inherit the Baskerville estate. Soon strange things begin to happen. Sir Henry receives an anonymous warning letter telling him to stay away from Baskerville Hall. One of his shoes also disappears mysteriously. Holmes realizes that someone may be trying to frighten or harm Sir Henry.

Holmes sends Dr. Watson with Sir Henry to Baskerville Hall while he secretly continues investigating the case in London. When Watson arrives at the lonely mansion, he notices the dark and frightening atmosphere of the moor surrounding the house. The moor is filled with fog, strange sounds, and dangerous places. Local people are terrified because they believe the ghostly hound still roams there at night.

Watson carefully observes the people connected with Baskerville Hall. He meets the Barrymores, the servants of the house, and discovers that they are behaving suspiciously. Watson also learns about a dangerous escaped prisoner hiding on the moor. At the same time, he notices a mysterious man secretly watching them from the hills.

As the investigation continues, strange events increase. People claim to hear the terrifying howl of the giant hound during the night. Watson becomes more worried about Sir Henry’s safety. Finally, Sherlock Holmes suddenly appears at Baskerville Hall and reveals that he has actually been secretly investigating nearby the whole time.

Holmes discovers that the true criminal is Jack Stapleton, a seemingly friendly naturalist who lives near the moor. Stapleton is actually a hidden member of the Baskerville family who wants to inherit the family fortune. To achieve this, he uses a large fierce dog covered with glowing paint to create the appearance of a supernatural monster. He used the hound to frighten Sir Charles to death and planned to kill Sir Henry next.

Holmes sets a trap to catch Stapleton. One night, Stapleton releases the terrifying hound to attack Sir Henry. Holmes and Watson shoot the dog and save Sir Henry just in time. Stapleton tries to escape across the dangerous moor but disappears into the deadly swamp and is believed to have died there.

In the end, Holmes explains every detail of the mystery. The “supernatural” hound was actually part of Stapleton’s evil plan. The story ends with justice being served and the Baskerville family finally safe from danger.

Nivedya R Nair

class-9D

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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer wrote Pathumma’s Goat as a humorous and realistic story based on his own family life. The novel shows the everyday life of an ordinary village family in Kerala. Though the incidents are simple, the story beautifully presents love, poverty, relationships, and human nature with humor.

The narrator of the story is Basheer himself. After spending many years away from home, he returns to his village hoping to live peacefully and concentrate on writing. He dreams of a calm life where he can read, think, and write in silence. However, the moment he reaches home, he realizes that peace is impossible in his crowded and noisy household.

His house is always full of activity. Family members are constantly talking, arguing, laughing, or asking for money. Children run around making noise, neighbours enter freely, and domestic problems never end. Basheer feels both irritated and amused by the chaos around him. Even though he becomes angry at times, he also deeply loves his family.

One of the most memorable characters in the story is Basheer’s sister, Pathumma. She is simple, innocent, and speaks very openly. She visits the house every day along with her goat. The goat becomes the centre of many funny incidents in the story. It roams freely around the house without any control. It eats books, papers, clothes, plants, and even important manuscripts written by Basheer. Whenever Basheer becomes upset, the family treats the matter casually, which makes the situations even more humorous.

The goat symbolizes the disorder and confusion of family life. Basheer tries hard to protect his writings and belongings, but the goat continues creating trouble. Many scenes in the novel are built around Basheer’s helplessness and frustration as he watches the goat destroy things he values.

Apart from humor, the novel also shows the poverty faced by the family. Money is always a problem. Different family members come to Basheer asking for financial help because he is considered educated and successful. Although Basheer himself does not have much money, he feels emotionally responsible for them. The story presents the struggles of ordinary people in a realistic way without becoming too serious or depressing.

The conversations between the characters are one of the greatest strengths of the novel. The dialogues feel natural and lively, making readers feel as if they are listening to real people speaking inside a village home. Basheer uses very simple language filled with warmth and humor. Because of this style, the novel became popular among readers of all ages.

As the story progresses, readers understand that behind the noise and confusion there is strong affection within the family. The family members may fight, complain, and misunderstand each other, but they remain connected through love and care. Basheer slowly accepts the disorder around him and realizes that these relationships give meaning to life.

The novel does not follow a strict plot with major twists or dramatic events. Instead, it focuses on small everyday incidents that together create a vivid picture of family life. This simplicity is what makes the story unique and realistic.

In the end, Pathumma’s Goat becomes more than just a funny story about a troublesome goat. It is a touching portrayal of human relationships, poverty, village culture, and the beauty hidden inside ordinary life. Through humor and simplicity, Basheer reminds readers to appreciate family, love, and the small moments of everyday living.

Nivedya R Nair

class-9D

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J.K Rowling

This book follows Harry Potter during his sixth year at Hogwarts School. Harry learns more about Lord Voldemort’s past through special memories shown by Professor Dumbledore. A mysterious old potion book belonging to the “Half-Blood Prince” helps Harry in class. Meanwhile, danger grows outside the school as dark forces become stronger. Friendships and emotions between the characters also develop. In the end, there is a shocking and emotional event that changes Harry’s life forever.

Name:Ashtami S S

Class:9D

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J.K Rowling

Harry Potter was an orphan boy who lived with his unkind relatives. On his eleventh birthday, he discovered that he was a wizard and joined Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he became friends with Ron and Hermione and learned magic. Harry also discovered secrets about his parents and the dark wizard Voldemort. Together, the friends tried to protect the Philosopher’s Stone from being stolen. Harry showed bravery and intelligence during dangerous situations. The story is full of magic, friendship, and adventure.

Name:Ashtami S S

Class:9D

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Mahatma Gandhi

This book is an autobiography of one of the greatest freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi . In this book Gandhi explain his whole life experience from a small shy boy to one of the powerful fighter which nation seen .

The story start from the childhood life of Gandhi in Porbandar , where he learn his good qualities like honesty and discipline . Gandhi truly confess his mistake like smoking , stealing and eating meat to his father. Learning that true peace only came from by expressing all our guilt .Gandhi also share his life experience like early marriage and some personal life . Later he moved to England for higher education from law academy and learn the value of simplicity and respect to all region . Then he moves to South Africa ,where he has to face discrimination as an Indian . Later he start to fight against injustice in a non-violence way called satyagraha. Then Gandhi returns to India start fight against British and he promotes the importance of cleanliness , truth , equality and non-violence . Finally be one of the active freedom fighter in our history.

I like this autobiography very much because unlike many autobiographies this book didn't try to make the author so perfect or to good by hiding some of their mistakes , it teaches us , the readers to take our mistakes as a lesson for our success. Also motivate to apply the all the good quality and teach us that how that a good values can change a persons life very much .

Ameyasree M S

9 C

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Enid Blyton

The story is about three children named Joe, Beth, and Frannie who discover a magical tree in a forest. The tree is home to many funny and magical creatures like Moon-Face and Silky. At the top of the tree, different magical lands appear every few days. The children visit exciting places such as the Land of Toys and the Land of Spells. Sometimes they face danger, but they help each other and return safely. Their adventures are full of fun, imagination, and surprises. The story takes readers into a magical fantasy world.

Name:Ashtami S S

Class:9D

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Johanna Spyri

Heidi was a cheerful orphan girl who went to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. At first, her grandfather was lonely and strict, but Heidi’s kindness changed him. She loved nature, mountains, and caring for goats with her friend Peter. Later, Heidi was taken to the city to stay with a sick girl named Clara. Although Heidi missed her mountain home, she became a good friend to Clara and helped her feel happier. In the end, Heidi returned to the Alps, and Clara also became healthier there. The story shows the beauty of friendship, kindness, and nature.

Name:Ashtami S S

Class:9D

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Frances Hodgson Burnett

Sara Crewe was a kind and intelligent girl who studied at a boarding school in London. She lived happily because her father was rich and cared for her deeply. But after her father died, Sara lost all her wealth and was treated badly by the school headmistress. Even during difficult times, Sara remained brave, polite, and hopeful. She imagined happy things to stay strong and helped others whenever she could. Later, a family friend found her and changed her life again. The story teaches kindness, patience, and courage.

Name:Ashtami S S

Class:9D

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Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist was a poor orphan boy who lived in a workhouse. He was treated badly and suffered from hunger and loneliness. One day, he escaped to London and met a group of thieves led by Fagin. Oliver was forced into difficult situations, but he remained kind and honest. Later, good people helped him and discovered the truth about his family. In the end, Oliver found love, care, and a better life. The story shows the struggles of poor children in society.

Name:Ashtami S S

Class:9D

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J K Rowling

Harry potter and the deathly hallows is the seventh and last part of the series .After the six years of life at hogwarts and by discovering more truths and doing adventures with his friends Ron and Hermione ,Harry find the way to kill Voldermort , the darkest wizard who wish to control the entire wizarding world and to kill Harry[boy who lived]. The story follows the three friends leave hogwarts last year and begin a dangerous journey to find and destroy the horcruxes [ some secret object which Voldermort spilt his soul and save it for being immortal ]. In the journey and the battle they faces many deathly fights , have to sacrifices many thing ,even lost their friends and family members in the battle between the death eaters [ evil withes and wizards ]. Finally after some mysterious suspense Harry killed Voldermort and make the wizarding world safe against from evils. harry remained brave even the darkest time even he face his death several times this inspire us be brave and teach that success also need bravery with wisdom.

This whole series especially this book emphasizes the bravery ,power of friendships , sacrifices and love .And many emotional ,truth revealing scenes made this story powerful and unforgettable .In my true opinion it was a amazing book for any matured mind age , if we start reading we didn't feels it to stop and we would be in world of the wizards and witches in their sports ,spells , wizarding towns and especially in hogwarts .

Ameyasree M S

9 C

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As my parents said, the title of the book might concern you about what the child is reading, but trust me you have made the right decision by buying this book for your child! Here I have stated a short summary of the book and what I liked/disliked. Let us begin with the short summary. The book starts off with our protagonist "Pippa Fitz Amobi" talking about a closed case that happened in their small town of Little Kelton. The case was about a homicide of a minor "Andrea Bell". She was a very popular schoolgirl and had a controversial past. Everybody thought she was murdered by her boyfriend "Salil Singh" but Pip knew Sal very well and wasn't convinced with the investigation. So for her school project she decided to open the case again and investigate on the case once more, she gets the company of Ravi Singh in the journey. At the end, Sal's innocence was proved and the real murderer ended up being someone very close to Pippa, that haunted her for days. Of course I won't tell you who it was, go read it silly! Now let's talk about what I liked and disliked. The book did cover some vulgar concepts which might turn out uncomfortable for many, but me along with other readers of my same age did not feel any concern, although I would say mild violence and sexual content can be found inside this book. That was the only thing I disliked. I read this book in portions, only five to four pages per day, and still I didn't feel any discontinuity and nothing vague. That is mostly because of Holly Jackson's clear and easy writing. I did not expect one of the longest words in the beginning of the book though (Hippopotomonstrousesquippedaliophobia). That is it for my review! Thank you for reading this far!

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Submitted by - Sravan Dath VS

Class 9 D

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Disney PRINCESS BEGINNINGS-CINDERELLA takes the stage~

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Author: Tessa Roehl

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These series explores the early childhood days of Disney princesses long before their "royal" days even started, with Ella(Cinderella)as the main character. This book has been with me, since i brought from the school book fair, 3 years ago ,and i absolutely loved it. In these early chapters, her parents were still alive, before both of them sadly passing away some years later(not included in the book).What i liked most about this book is how comforting and enjoyable the book was, plus with Ella's sweet and charming words, made it a lot better. I usually turned to this book in my leisure time, particularly when i bored. While i wouldn't say i was "obsessed " with this book, but i still found it heart- warming. This book focuses on the early golden days of Ella as a child, and her dream of winning the puppet contest at the midsummer festival, just to make her parents proud. As Ella encounters Val, things get interesting-Ella bonds with Val , and both became best friends creating puppets together. Although Ella was declared as the winner, the Rightful heir was actually Val .My favourite part was when , in the very end when both the girls had to say goodbye, Val pulled out a package, and handed it to Ella, when she tore open, She found a puppet rainbow, cobbled all together from all sorts colours of metal , beads, lace and wood, showing how valuable their friendship was even after separation .From this i learnt that, sometimes even small act like "making puppets" carry a deep meaning in friendship. I highly recommend this book for middle aged children who are just "graduating" from picture books to early chapter books.

New words:

Puppet: A doll like figure ,representing animals or people, made to move by a person.

Cobbled: To create something quickly with whatever materials available

Golden days: a past period of time , filled with great, happiness and joy

Obsessed: loving something too much

Encounters: meeting with a person

By Mayukha.J.R

Class :9C

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Eleanor H. Porter

Pollyanna was a cheerful orphan girl who went to live with her strict Aunt Polly. Even though she faced many difficulties, Pollyanna always tried to find happiness in every situation. She taught people around her to play the “glad game,” which means finding something to be glad about. Her positive attitude slowly changed the lives of many people in the town. One day, Pollyanna met with an accident and could not walk. The love and support of the townspeople helped her recover. The story teaches the importance of hope, kindness, and positive thinking.

Name: Ashtami S S

Class:9D

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Ruskin Bond

Binya was a young girl living in a mountain village. One day, she received a beautiful blue umbrella from some tourists. The umbrella became famous in the village because of its bright color and beauty. Ram Bharosa, a shopkeeper, became jealous and wanted the umbrella for himself. Later, he understood that jealousy was wrong and felt sorry for his behavior. Binya showed kindness and gifted the umbrella to him. The story teaches the importance of kindness, honesty, and sharing.

Name: Ashtami S S

Class: 9D

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Roald Dahl

Matilda was a very intelligent and kind little girl who loved reading books. Her parents did not understand her talents and treated her badly. At school, she met a sweet teacher named Miss Honey, who cared for her deeply. The school principal, Miss Trunchbull, was strict and cruel to the students. Matilda discovered that she had special magical powers. She used her powers to help Miss Honey and teach Miss Trunchbull a lesson. In the end, Matilda found happiness with Miss Honey and lived a better life.

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RUSKIN BOND

It is a book which contain the combination of the different stories written by different author and compiled all this stories and edited and published it by Ruskin Bond .

It is the collection of beautiful stories that explore the close relationship with animals and human and also slightly shows the behaviour changes in animals when they move from their habitat just like in the title story. The title story " The elephant and the cassowary" shows when to mismatched animals meet , when the baby elephant try to make new company with cassowary ( a new pet picked by the authors grandfather from on a voyage in Singapore ) .And some hilarious moment happened between them . One of the Ruskin Bonds story " The eye of the eagle " is also a heart touching story which teach us the value like bravery , one persons trust towards us and love with animal . The story explains about a boy named Jai and his loyal pet dog named Motu ,how manage to protect his grandfathers flock in Himalaya , bravely from a menacing golden eagle.

I Liked this book very much, because it teaches us emotion values like love or connection towards natures and animals.

Ameyasree M S

9 C

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HOW I TAUGHT MY GRANDMOTHER TO READ AND OTHER STORIES

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by :- Sudha Murthy

It is an amazing book which contains 24 inspiring stories with valuable morals for the future generations. Especially the chapter 'How I taught my grandmother to read ' is a simple as well as heart - touching story, of an grandmother's request to her granddaughter for helping her to read independently without depending anyone to read her favourite novels. This situation showcases the lack of girls education in earlier times , which prevented the grandmother from attending the school during her childhood .This chapter also show the importance of education to becoming independent , and also show that we can learn or seek at education at any age .Age is not a barrier or we can respect our teacher if she or he is far younger than us . And a chapter named 'Salaam Abdul Kalam ' show how humble is DR APJ Abdul Kalam sir and how respectful man he is . And the chapter 'Books for at least one library ' shows me the importance of having books in all libraries which will help in enhance the vast knowledge in our society

Like those stories there are many such type of stories , which help us to develop as a good and responsible citizen

Ameyasree M S

9 C

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Lena Jones

13-year-old Agatha Oddly loves to solve mysteries. But until now she couldn’t find one to solve. But when an old lady is the victim of a hit-and-run, and strange red slime appears throughout London instead of water, she and her best friend Liam Lau find that they have gotten their biggest case ever. Then she finds clues left behind for her by her late mother, and finds out that her mother was part of a secret detective agency. Agatha and Liam, followed by a new third friend Brianna, have to continue finding clues, even while they are being threatened by the criminal. At the end, Agatha, Liam, and Brianna are trapped by the villain, but they take him out and save the day.

Although the plot may seem simple, Agatha is a very unique character, and very smart. I loved the book.

Meenakshi S

9D

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Enid Blyton

Five on a Hike Together is an exciting mystery that begins when Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy get lost during a stormy walking tour. The adventure kicks off when Dick is mistaken for a criminal and given a secret message: "Two Trees. Gloomy Water. Saucy Jane." I enjoyed how the children used these clues to navigate the foggy moors and stay ahead of escaped convicts. It is a very atmospheric book that shows how important teamwork is when things go wrong.

The story ends with the Five discovering that "Saucy Jane" is actually a sunken boat in a lake called Gloomy Water. They successfully dive down to recover a tin box filled with stolen jewelry just before the criminals can get to it. After handing the loot over to the police and seeing the villains caught, the exhausted group finishes their hike in triumph.

Meenakshi S

9D

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The Chronicles of Narnia #2: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 

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C.S. Lewis

This was the book that was first adapted into a movie. The storyline of this book revolves around four children namely, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy who go to leave at their uncle’s house where the youngest Lucy ends up discovering a magical cupboard that opens in Narnia, a land that is under the evil spell of the White Witch. When Lucy tries to tell the others about the other world inside the wardrobe, they don’t believe her and when they finally do, it’s time for them to complete their destiny as the four human children who will break the witch’s spell and free Narnia.

This book is my favorite in the entire series not only because it was adapted into a movie but because it has the best storyline in the entire plot. The book has so many interesting and funny elements with a twist of bravery and deceit.

Meenakshi S

9D

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The Chronicles of Narnia #2: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

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by:- RUSKIN BOND

This is an amazing and lovely book about the journey in Indian railways ,ordinary peoples life , children curiosity, and human emotions. This book contain the collective stories revolving around trains and railways station of small town in India. It totally contain thirteen chapters based on same theme but different situation some of the chapters like "The great train journey" , a young boy named Suraj an train enthusiastic , always kept waving the passing trains and roam around the station on his vacation . He was curious about the people inside the train and where would they go . One day he observed on parked goods train and manage to get inside and discovering everything inside that dark compartment and slowly opening one box which is badly nailed and filed with apples and in busy by opening , and he didn't feel train was moving after some second when he look through the window he understand the train is moving instead of being panic he enjoyed the ride but he was missing his friend and wish him on the train and concern about what might his parents think if he was not in home in right time . Then after some minutes train stopped in a station . Then he heard some voices out , he quickly take some apples kept in his pocket and hide in wooden rack and some labour get inside and take all the boxes and emptied it . After few minutes train start and move . Suraj enjoyed his ride then after completing nearly 50 km .Again it stopped Suraj get outside and understand it was his home town and realised it was a local apple trai after ensure he return to his own station and said "I am going every where and no one can stop me " and wish travel again with ticket and go everywhere he wish .

Like the every stories because it was very interesting to read and enjoy with some adventures like in this chapter and emotions in the chapter named " The night train at Deoli " . Ruskin bond use very simple language that will help the young readers to understand it very well .

Ameyasree M S

9 C

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Jet is 27 years old . Having never left her home in Woodstock , Vermont , she's still waiting for her life to begin . Ill do it later , she always says . She has time . Until, on the night of Halloween , Jet is violently attacked by an unseen intruder . She suffers a catastrophic brain injury . The doctor is certain that within a week , she'll be killed by a severe aneurysm . Jet never thought of herself as having enemies . But now she looks at everyone in a new light . Her family , her ex best friend turned sister in law , her former boyfriend . She has just 7 days , and as her condition worsens , she has only her childhood friend Billy for help . But nevertheless , she's absolutely determined to finally finish something. Jet is going to solve her own murder.

I really enjoyed reading this book because it was exciting and suspenseful. The mystery made me curious to know what would happen next. My favourite part was how the story had many unexpected twists. Overall, I found the book thrilling, emotional, and enjoyable, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes mystery and suspense stories.

Tanmay Prajeesh

9 C

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Heidi is a young orphan girl who is sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. At first, her grandfather is lonely and strict, but Heidi’s cheerful nature slowly changes him. She enjoys the beautiful mountains, takes care of goats with her friend Peter, and loves nature and freedom.

Later, Heidi is taken to the city of Frankfurt to be a companion for a sick girl named Clara. Although Clara becomes her close friend, Heidi misses her grandfather and the mountains very much. Seeing her sadness, Clara’s family finally allows Heidi to return home.

In the end, Clara visits Heidi in the Alps and her health improves because of the fresh air and happy environment. The story ends with love, friendship, and happiness bringing positive changes to everyone’s lives.

Nivedya R Nair

Class-9D

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Author: Jeff kinney

Review:

I've already gotten though a few series of this before, and this is the book 14 in the "diary of a wimpy kid" ,and this one was actually more surprisingly funnier than i expected, and with Greg's jokes and comments, made it even more fun.I always had a frequent habit of reading books before bed, and this one is perfectly what i needed to end the day with a laugh. The story is mainly about Greg heffley attempting sort of a "home renovation" which doesn't go well and ends with a lot of chaos and mess. When i was first reading this, over the few pages, it was all about Greg going through his closet, and finding random "nostalgic" items that he had forgotten a long time ago. The further I got into the book, the more hilarious it became. My favorite is when Greg admitted that he had a fear of "plumbing" since his old school days, because of the "Grout" was the "gritty "stuff between bathroom tiles, that he had always thought was a monster hidden in the pipes, and the jokes about it are really entertaining. I recommend this for children aged 10-12 years, who enjoy, enjoy humor, who doen't like reading too big books because the funny cartoons make it very fast and easy to read." There is not much to learn from this , because this book is pure chaos, except that-sometimes, "renovations" might get messy ,and maybe be unpredictable, but with a little support from family or maybe friends, things could get easy.......

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Frequent: Continous

Attempting: Trying to do something

Renovations: Making improvements

Nostalgic:Missing the old days, when we were both happy and a little sad

By Mayukha.J.R

Class:9C

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Holly Jackson

I just finished Good Girl, Bad Blood and honestly, I think it’s even more intense than the first book. Since Pip started a podcast about her last case, the whole story feels like a real true-crime investigation, which kept me hooked the entire time. This time, the mystery is super personal because one of Pip’s friends has a brother who goes missing, and it’s frustrating to see the police not taking it seriously just because he’s an adult. I really liked how the book includes pictures, maps, and podcast transcripts because it makes you feel like you're solving the mystery right alongside Pip. The ending was a total shock and way darker than I expected, but it makes you realize how much these cases actually affect her. If you liked the first one, you definitely won't be able to put this down!

Meenakshi S

9D

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Lisa Schroeder

This book is about a twelve-year-old named Lindy who lives in New York City and is given an assignment to complete over the summer before she enters eighth grade – the HAT project. She and her classmates are told to follow their hearts to discover their abilities and talents so they come back to school with material for their high school applications (a New York City thing). Lindy is a bookworm and doesn’t think she’s particularly good at anything. She was adopted from China as a baby and wishes she knew more about her parents, so she might have hints as to things she might be good at. She ends up going around NYC with a helpful neighbor and her grandson so that she might unlock her talents and abilities through some fun adventures.

Meenakshi S

9D

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The Land of Stories #2 : The Enchantress Returns 

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Chris Colfer

The sequel to The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, The Enchantress Returns continues the story of twins Conner and Alex, who in the first novel fell through a book in to the fairytale kingdom, had some adventures, battled some villains, rescued some people and came back into the real world.

A little older now, the twins find themselves falling back into the book, this time to help battle the evil Enchantress, the stuff of Sleeping Beauty's nightmares.

Unlike in the first book, there's a lot more 'real life' stuff in The Enchantress Returns, and it generally works well. Alex and Conner, while dealing with the aftermath of their adventures in the Land of Stories, also have to deal with feelings of abandonment because their grandmother (the Fairy Godmother) has not contacted them in an age. I thought this stuff helped balance out the fairytale elements, although perhaps the real world was explored a little too much (more on that in a bit).

By: Meenakshi S

Class: 9D

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SUDHA MURTY-GRANDPARENT'S BAG OF STORIES

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SUDHA MURTY-GRANDPARENT'S BAG OF STORIES

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Author-Sudha Murty

Review:

i read this book a very long time ago, and i don't remember every single chapter but i still remember how much i liked it.....Every day, I would sit in bed for hours before sleep, completely absorbed in this book .Every new chapter makes me excited, like I’m opening up another treasure chest of stories.It never felt like a lesson at all, in fact, it felt like I was sitting right next to Ajji(Sudha Murty) .There were like 19 chapters in total, and each one felt like another new adventure with Ajji, and always ends with a beautiful and warm message, making me more excited to read the next one.The story follows how Ajji, during the COVID-19 pandemic, reads stories to her grandchildren, to help them escape the boredom of the COVID 19 lockdown,and find joy in the world full of fun, special , and exciting stories. My favourite chapters include -"The arrival of rice and children",the magic beans", "forty days of quarantine", "the language of the dogs ", all of these inspired and motivated me the most...... I highly recommend this book for Children who enjoy moral-based stories, folk tales, and stories with a touch of nature, magic, and life lessons. Overall, this book is really fun, and even though i didn't remember some parts, those left parts are still special to me .

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Quarantine: to keep people separated from others

Inspired :Confidence to act

Boredom: feeling tired and loosing interest in our Surroundings

By Mayukha.J.R

Class:9C

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Jeff Kinney

This is another funny story written by the author Jeff Kinney. The story starts with Greg talking about problems in his school. He says that in his school the teachers are not teaching properly. He also talks about fund issues in his school, how his principal is trying to raise money for the school and the major problem, the closing of the school because of low scores. The story takes a twist when Greg is the reason behind the reopening of his school. It's a very funny story,I like it very much. Thank you.

Vaishnav R J Thampy

Class :-9A

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Sudha Murty

This is an amazing story written by the children's favourite author Sudha Murty. This book contains a lot of stories from mythology. It has stories about Gods,Demons, Sages etc. Some of these stories are mysterious and interesting. Most of the stories in this book are about Lord Krishna and Lord Rama. I like this book so much. It is so much fun to read. Thank you.

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Jeff Kinney

This is one of my personally favourite story. The story begins with Greg Heffley's grandmother who was the head of the family asking a wish. As her 75th birthday is approaching, she wanted all her children to visit an island called Ruttyneck where she went with her children when they were small kids. But there was a problem. One of her children who was Greg's mother and her sisters always kept fighting. So they had a doubt about this trip, but as it was their mother's wish, they all agreed to it. They all went to the Ruttyneck island. But things started falling apart, they keep fighting for unnecessary reasons, and the story changes plot when Greg Heffley start's a social media account and puts a profile picture of him standing near his aunt and her dog who were famous. But avoid people she did not tell about the trip to her fans. Because of the picture, many people showed up to their staying place in the island, which caused his family to secretly escape the island. I loved the story very much. It was very awesome and funny. I found the story interesting and amazing. Thank you.

Vaishnav R J Thampy

Class :-9A

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Jeff Kinney

This is an amazing story by the author Jeff Kinney. The story begins with the main character Greg Heffley whose family planned a vacation to an island during the Christmas time. They wanted to spend time together. So they spent a huge money and went on a vacation. But things got upside down. During their vacation they met with many troubles, they found out that the island is not a Paradise but a nightmare and at the end they got kicked out of the island because their bags were swapped with another family who saw Greg's family wearing their clothes. But Greg's family was adamant. They did not have any enjoyment in the island. Also they didn't have a chance to take a family photo for the Christmas card. So they sneaked back into the resort to take a family photo. There the security found them and tried to catch them. In the end they somehow escaped. I enjoyed reading the story. It was very funny and humorous. I would personally recommend this story. Thank you.

Vaishnav R J Thampy

Class:- 9A

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THE GIRL WHO STOOD UP FOR EDUCATION AND WAS SHOT BY THE TALIBAN

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by:- MALALA YOUSAFZAI

with Christina Lamb

On 12-July-1997 in swat valley one of the beautiful place in Mingora, a girl was born .In the era of founding joy for a boys birth Ziauddin and his wife Toor overenjoyed in the birth of their daughter ,from this situation we can understand how supportive is her parents was when the society is believing girls were only expected for cooking and for gave birth .Ziauddin was a great man even he was not much rich he managed to start a school with his friends with a small fund mostly aiming gender equality for all , and heavily wishing to give proper education to girls . Malala grew up and studied in her fathers school ,at her very young age she was interested in reading and highly confident in speaking .One day when Malala visited her ancestral village she realize that many of girls in her country didn't get education ,and also she noticed that children are picking up the garbage and doing the work instead of going school and she realize in inequality happening in her society ,then she aware about her society and about some religious leaders like muftis who trying to close her fathers school then opposing the idea of girls getting educated , but they didn't gave up . But unfortunately an earthquake happen in autumn and everyone made to believe like the punishment from the god for breaking laws, from this situation Taliban group became powerful . Then the Taliban leader Fazlullah gave a radio message illegally by saying girls can't go to school ca ,and slowly destroy other religion rituals . Then violence spread everywhere ,those who broke the law where killed and dead body placed publicly to increase fear .But from this Malala didn't gave she moved her every single step against Taliban bravely and brilliantly [ I don't wish to say her moves because it reduce readers interest ] this help the whole world to realize what was happen in swat valley then Malala continued her legacy through public speeches and through interview by supporting girls education and became the fear of Taliban . One day when she was returning to home after the school one gunman from Taliban group stop the school bus in where Malala travelled and shot her inside the bus .

And severely injured, immediately people near the incident brings her into the hospital and for better treatment shifted to England and saved her life . All the people in the world admired her courage and Malala become even more stronger after the attack and she go to USA and speak about problem and promote girls education and started more organizations and work for the educational rights . And by this incident Taliban group became weak because of the force given by Pakistan army [ further can read from book ]. And many interesting parts also contained in this book which make the readers to think deeply.

I liked this book very much this shows that education is equally important in both girls and boys . And we want to follow our belief in one deity in a way and in other way we want to pursue the knowledge and be update in technology and current affairs .And we should be bold enough like Malala to speak openly , if she didn't speak or stand boldly like this ,swat village might face that sever pressure of Taliban even now .

by :- Ameyasree M S

9C

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PAULO COELHO

Some stories are not just read they are felt or touch over heart.The Alchemist is such kind of story which teaches about countless emotion like love,self discovery, connection with nature and testing the faith. This book is telling the story of a boy name Santiago who had experience all this emotion and values.

He is a shepard and lead a simple life until having a dream which is going to change his fate .That mysterious dream was about a hidden Treasure in the pyramids of Egypt he leave his comfort zone to begin a journey which is going to change his destiny forever

As he walk to Many unfamiliar path,Santiago find people who makes his path easy and meaningful but some test his faith. Along the way he also discover his true love which prove that dreams and emotions can exist together but this journey is not about finding the treasure, it is about understanding the life itself.He learns to listen to his heart and signs around him and believe that the universe support those who truly follow their dreams. In this journey Santiago found something more valuable than gold,he finds himself and his life and his true partner.

I really like this book because it is simple to read and understand but also shows the high value and deep meaning of the life, dreams and connection with nature.The story makes the readers mind to think about their own dream and purpose of their life. And also show that everyone are meant to realize their inner divinity's to become success in their life like Santiago from this book. This book will guide or help the way to find our inner divinity.This book is good for young readers or those who likes to read inspiration books it is a great choice especially good for people who are confused about their goals in their life the moral of the story is "to pursue one's person legend " means finding our true purpose of our life by listening to our heart an dreams. From this book I learned to believe in myself and make the though of never give up.

Ameyasree. M. S

9C

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MARK TWAIN

Date:08/05/2026

The Whitewashing Incident: After skipping school, Tom is punished by his Aunt Polly and tasked with painting a fence on a Saturday. He cleverly convinces his neighborhood friends that the chore is a rare privilege, tricking them into doing the work for him and paying him with "treasures" like marbles and a kite string.

The Graveyard Murder: Tom and his friend Huckleberry Finn witness a midnight murder in a graveyard. They watch as Injun Joe kills Dr. Robinson and successfully frames the town drunk, Muff Potter. Terrified of Injun Joe, the boys swear a blood oath of silence.

Name: Shreyas U.M

Class& Section:9C

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The Scam: Who Won, who Lost, who Got AwayBook 

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By Debashis Basu and Sucheta Dalal

Short Summary-

This book is about the big stock market scam done by Harshad Mehta in India during the 1990s, called the 1992 Indian stock market scam or the bank funds scam. It explains how he used the banking system and stock market to earn a lot of money illegally. The book also shows how the scam affected many people and how journalists, mainly Sucheta Dalal, found out the truth. It gives information about greed, corruption, and mistakes in the financial system.

Though Harshad Mehta was very clever and had a deep understanding of how the market worked, the ways he earned money and helped the clients of his company, Growmore, make profit were illegal. It was basically a way of looting government money. His scam was worth around ₹4,000 crores in 1992, which would be around ₹24,000 crores in 2026 with inflation. His story became so famous that there is even a 10-episode series based on the book called "Scam 1992".

My Reading Experience-

I liked this book because it is based on a real incident and was interesting to read. Some parts were a little hard to understand because of the financial terms, but overall it was good. I learned how scams can affect normal people and the economy. The book also showed the importance of honesty and being careful with money. It was an informative and different type of book compared to the books I usually read.

Name: Ashmika Nehal

Class & Section: 9A