Curious Tales from the Desert

By Shaguna Gahilote Gahilote and Prarthana Gahilote

Deep in the wild jungles of Rajasthan resides a magical sparrow that grants wishes . . .

In Gujarat, a pandit haggles with vendors and chastises merchants as he chases an elusive bargain . . .

A bullocky in Multan encounters a mysterious and wise old man who charges money to talk

A pandemonium of fools, geniuses and everyone in between gambol across the deserts of India to amusing and delightful results. So sit back with a bowlful of kheench and get ready to be enchanted by the beauty of the Thar, the nights at Cholistan and the markets of Kutch.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143447319
• ISBN13: 9780143447313
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: India Puffin
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7