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thejunglebook

The Jungle Book a classic tale of Mowgli – a boy who is abandoned in the jungle and bought up by wolves, a bear, and a panther. The original tale has lots more to tell than the popular disney version and makes a great story for bedtime – children will want to go to bed …

 
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A play that brings awareness of the importance of organ donation.

 
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In this dream-like tale, Fred is visiting his grandfather when time suddenly stops. Setting out to discover why, Fred meets Maestro Orpheus and his magical lyre. Together they begin a musical adventure along The Corridor of Time, on their way to wind The World Clock. Drawing on a broad range of classical music, by composers …

 
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Chipko Takes Root, Saving trees of the Himalayas

Here is a story set in the hills that shows what bravery and grit can accomplish. Dichi, a brave Bhotiya girl takes part in the Chipko movement to save her beloved trees. Everybody in her village knows that trees give them all the important things in their life. Rapid deforestation in the Himalayan region of …

 
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the story of my life Helen Keller

Helen Keller’s Autobiography, written at age 22, and details her growing up, before and after meeting Anne Sullivan, and her years in formal education, both special needs education and afterwards when she was accepted into main stream education, with the help of Ms Sullivan’s translation. The book includes letters written by Helen from the age …

 
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The world I live in and the practice of optimism

In The World I Live In – The Practice of Optimism, Iby Helen Keller explains in an amazing and inspiring set of biographical accounts, along with essays and poems what it is like for her in her world. Helen Keller, being both deaf and blind, seeing the world through her sense of touch, displays an …

 
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Family resemblances is a coming of age novel about a fifteen year old girl sent to spend the summer with her unmarried aunt, her mother’s younger sister. Both learn a great deal about each other. A sensitive, emotional novel. Aimed at teenagers, some content is considered sensitive. Author: Lowry Pei This book, previously published but out …

 
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This book explores the world of secret messages, encryption and the battle of wits between coders and codebreakers. Through simple and fun examples that can double as games, the book illustrates the key concepts of cryptography, before summarising modern encryption techniques. The book also delves into the history of cryptography focusing on the often overlooked …

 
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Little Brother YA Novel CC Cover

Little Brother is a young adult sci-fi novel by popular author Cory Doctorow. The book features a teenage hacker and his group of friends as they navigate San Francisco after a terrorist attack, ending up accused of involvement they rally social support in the fight against civil infringements and abuse of political authority. The topics …

 
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In the grip of a terrifying pandemic, thirty writers, aged eight to eighteen share their innermost experiences in journals, poetry, and essays. Writing from Quarantine is produced by Mighty Writers – inspiring youth to think clearly and write with clarity.    

 
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