March is here. And that means exams are too. But no one said you can’t take breaks now and then. So, even if you can’t read the entire list, it’s okay. You can save it till after your exams. Pick one and relax in between study sessions.
Here is this month’s list of books. Happy reading!
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
This is a classic story about friendship and loyalty between the most unlikely people…err animals. That’s right. When Wilbur the pig is faced with the possibility of being slaughtered, help arrives from a spider named Charlotte. As you read on, you find how Charlotte would go to any lengths to help her new friend. Be warned — you could end up in tears. But you would also appreciate a whole new level of love for spiders and pigs.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Ah! Good old Huck Finn. This is a sequel to Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (So, while you’re at it, give Tom Sawyer a read too!). One wouldn’t exactly call this great novel a children’s book though the protagonist is a boy who has just entered his teens. It’s about the exciting journey of Huck, but at the same time satirises certain social issues to provide deep insight on them and this young boy’s attempt to find himself — a classic for all ages.
The Naughtiest Girl series by Enid Blyton
Elizabeth Allen is what you would call a spoiled brat. And the brat creates so much trouble that her parents send her to boarding school, that’s when the fun starts. Elizabeth is determined to bring out her worst behaviour at school so that she’ll get expelled. But something else lies in store for this young troublemaker which she doesn’t quite anticipate.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupe`ry
The Little Prince , much like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , disguises itself as a children’s book, but can hardly be restricted to an age group. The story revolves around the narrator who comes across a prince from another planet — actually an asteroid, B-612 — who has embarked on a journey through the universe in the hopes of new discoveries and experiences. This one too might tug at the heartstrings. So, brace yourselves with a tissue box.
Club talk
Meet your friends once a week/month and discuss the books you’ve read during the month. That’s surely a fun activity, and you would be part of an actual book club!
A tlas hits a century
For any and every information on geography, and cities and countries of the world, the Atlas has been our friend. And guess what, this friend has just turned 100. This year, the Oxford School Atlas completes 100 years, having provided relevant information for generations. An Atlas is much more than a collection of maps. It provides the exact geographical features, boundaries, economic, demographic and social statistics of regions, and air, rail and road routes.
In addition to the centenary edition of the Atlas, Oxford University Press has introduced a digital version of the same with a CD that includes several engaging quizzes and activities.
Did you know that the Oxford School Atlas is one of the most referenced materials in the world? And it is available in Hindi, Bengali and Oriya as well.
