PUBLISHER - Puffin India

Place -New Delhi

Price-180/-

Pages-272

Summary

Malgudi School Days by R.K. Narayan is a delightful story about a young boy named Swaminathan (Swami) who grows up in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. Swami is mischievous, curious, and often gets into trouble at his school, Albert Mission School. His best friends, Mani and Rajam, share many adventures with him, from classroom pranks to forming their own cricket team. The story beautifully portrays the innocence, excitement, and struggles of childhood. Swami’s clashes with teachers and misunderstandings with friends reveal his journey toward maturity. When Rajam leaves town after a quarrel, Swami feels heartbroken but learns the value of friendship and forgiveness. Through humor and simplicity, R.K. Narayan captures the charm of everyday life in Malgudi. The novel is a timeless tale of growing up and discovering oneself.

A K Pradhan, Librarian