Folk Tales from Meghalaya

By Sobhona Bhattacharjee

A collection of sixteen magical myths and fables that will transport you to the abode of clouds

In the beautiful hills of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia in Meghalaya, there are fairies that can create rivers, a plant that can make people invisible and a fern bush which can ward off evil spirits. There are also three-headed giants, queens and villagers, animals and birds, and many other fascinating plants and creatures.

In this book, you will find a wonderful selection of stories about these fantastic beings and simple hill folk who have lived on these blue hills since ancient times.

Passed down by word of mouth over hundreds of years, these sixteen magical folk tales from Meghalaya, in the north-east of India, are full of adventure, wonder and excitement.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143463993
• ISBN13: 9780143463993
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: India Puffin
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4