Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description:

This vibrant treasure trove gathers fifteen folk tales, myths, and fables from across southern India. Readers journey down the banks of the Kaveri to the shores of the Indian Ocean, through misty jungles and the towering Nilgiris, from the palaces of kings to quiet villages in Coorg. Along the way they meet wily sorcerers, mischievous fairies, talking animals, hunters, gods, and goddesses. Some stories will make you laugh at a greedy miser; others stir wonder at the courage of the weak standing up to the mighty — and each carries a moral and an unexpected twist. Drawn from the oral traditions of Kodava, Kannada, Tamil, Badaga, Malayalam, and Telugu communities, the author introduces every tale with a note on its origin, blending history, mythology, and culture into a rich, engaging read for young storytellers and curious families.