Book Name & Publisher: Boo-Boo’s Adventures, Boo-Boo Investigates, Boo-Boo the Eco-Warrior published by Om Books International
Author: Tanushree Podder
Genre: Fiction
Book Reviewer: Mannat Ahuja
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“A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a person’s mind can get both provocation and privacy.” – Edward P. Morgan
Introduction
The world today is a tough place to be in, with constant stress and anxiety leaving you on an emotional rollercoaster. This is where the simple act of reading a book can improve your mental health. Literature is not just about entertainment; it is also a form of therapy that can calm your frayed nerves, improve emotional resilience, and put you on the path to self-discovery.
Since time immemorial, poetry has been regarded as one of the vital modes of communication. Its significance is unparalleled as it transcends time and culture, serving as a timeless testament to a plethora of emotions. As we navigate the vast and complex realities of life, poetry emerges as a steadfast mode of expression, offering solace, comfort, insight, and a profound yet subtle connection between poets and their readers.
Once upon a time, there were four girls: Jaanvi, Manvi, Aarna, and Eva. They were very good friends and used to meet every day to play together. They were almost like sisters!
One day, while playing hide and seek, Aarna was the seeker, and the other girls had to hide. Aarna counted to 100, and the seeking began. As she was looking for her friends, she stumbled upon something. She picked it up and found a magic lamp, exactly like the one in the movie Aladdin. Aarna looked at the lamp and found it very beautiful. She decided to call the others and show it to them.
Anyone can put me down,
Still, no one will see me frown.
Bitterness will not affect me,
Sweetness will always attract me.
I recently decided to make chocolate croissants at home. The previous day, I looked up the recipe and discovered that it takes 8 to 10 hours to complete. Many people had mentioned that baking croissants is a tiring and tedious task, and it’s better to just buy them from a bakery. But I wanted to prove myself as a baker, so I decided to go through with it.
Cover Image Credit – Behind Talkies
“Chittha” is a 2023 Tamil movie widely popular among South Indian audiences. Directed by S. U. Arun Kumar, the film stars Siddharth, Nimisha Vijayan, and others. In the movie, Eswaran’s life revolves around his niece until one day she goes missing. The film explores Eswaran’s emotional turmoil, following the loss of his niece, the physical abuse of young girls, and the need for support.
The movie begins with an enchanting song with beautiful picturization, “Unakku Thaan,” which showcases Chittha’s selflessness and dedication to Sundari. The film delves into Eswaran and Sakthi’s relationship, further highlighting the complexities of leaving for Sundari’s growth.
I was in the 7th grade when I had to recite a poem on stage. That was my first solo performance. My deep-rooted stage fear had always prevented me from volunteering for any events, except maybe a play where I could blend in with the crowd. But then, I selected Wordsworth’s Daffodils and stuttered my way through the entire recitation, despite days and hours of preparation. I don’t remember much except for the flush that enveloped my ears, making it feel as if I was reciting from the seabed. Yet, my love affair with poetry continued unabated despite this fiasco.
I cannot travel by train without recalling Stevenson’s From a Railway Carriage, nor can I let a brook pass by without remembering Tennyson’s “Men may come and men may go, but I go on forever.”
She sat there, blood dripping off her fingers, the blood-drenched knife tightly gripped in her hand. The thunder added an even more dramatic setting, followed by the soft water droplets. She looked down at the outcome of her actions: a boy lying in front of her, a clear stab mark on his chest. She was staring at her crime when everything suddenly went black. She fainted.
A month later…
It was 3 pm on a hot summer day when I received a call from Divya. “Anita, come quickly to the multispeciality hospital near our house. Your mother has fallen down the stairs, and it looks like a femur bone fracture.”
I knew my in-laws would be taking their afternoon nap. I had no choice but to wake them. Exasperated, I knocked at the door of my in-laws’ room.
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