Books published by publisher Speaking Tiger

Read these fantastic and wildly entertaining stories and more in this enchanting collection. Find all manner of absurd adventures in Edward Lear’s story where four friends go sailing in a tea-pot with a Pussy-Cat to row it. Or follow Alice as she meets the vanishing Cheshire Cat, the bad-tempered Queen of Hearts and has to take care of the very squirmy Pig-baby. Here you will find fairies and wizards and magicians all ready with their wands and spells. When Goopy and Bagha, two friends, get lost in a terrifying forest, they end up at the King of Ghost’s den. There they entertain the ghosts all night with their music and earn gifts that take them on amazing adventures. In another story, Princess Alicia, all of seven years, receives a magic fish-bone from the Good Fairy Grandmarina. What does she use her one wish for?Delightful and hilarious, The Magic Shop has a charming introduction by Subhadra Sen Gupta and includes stories by the best classic writers: Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, E. Nesbit, Edward Lear, H.G. Wells, and Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury. So open the book, turn the page, and prepare to be spellbound!

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is a clever mongoose who is determined to protect the human family he lives with. What happens when Nag, the cobra, shows up in the garden with evil plans on his mind? Mugger of Mugger-Ghaut has lived an exciting life and tells grand stories to Jackal and Adjutant Crane, little knowing that the greatest threat is lurking close by in the form of the White Man. Kotick is an unusual seal. Not only is his fur white, but he is also filled with curiosity and a sense of adventure. After he witnesses the brutal killing of seals by humans, he decides to find a place where no human can reach. And so begins his search through the icy waters of the Arctic. Can he find such a place and claim the leadership of his pack of seals? Elephants who dance, camels that talk, tailor birds with louder voices than brains, the desolation of an Arctic winter, high tales of cunning and bravery--all of these come alive in the brilliance of Rudyard Kipling's writing. Go wild with this collection of stories on and about animals from the classic Jungle Book, now with a wonderful introduction by Ranjit Lal.

An unforgettable story of cricket and friendship from a master of sports fiction.Jibon and Ananto are best friends and promising cricketers--Jibon a stylish batsman, and Ananto a gifted fast bowler. But one day they have an accident and Jibon loses half his right arm. Considered the more talented of the two, his cricket career is over. Not one to give up, he makes it his mission to see that his friend plays for India. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team is in turmoil as it heads into a Test series against Australia. Jibon is determined that Ananto will find his opportunity and shine at the international level. But even if he gets his chance, will Ananto be able to deliver?With its fascinating descriptions of playing cricket for the country, the workings of a cricket team, the politics of selection committees and the life of sportspeople, Right Arm Over is not just a novel about sports. It is also about the grit and determination needed to succeed, about friendship, and about sacrifices that are made out of love and commitment.

Ritesh, also known as Tubby, has joined the Jai-Hind International School in Delhi along with his twin sister, Smokey. Tubby is an astonishingly gifted cricketer and is soon in the school cricketing team. That is the easy part. The difficult part is being befriended by Jyotsna, better known as Patki, the soft-hearted, big-eyed, wrestling champion who sits next to him in class. Patki is determined to be his friend, even though all Tubby wants is to glower quietly and think about and practice cricket. But soon he finds himself accompanying Patki to a nearby ancient cemetery where they befriend the mynas, parakeets and an owlet called Owlet. Then, on the day of the most important cricket match of the year, to his great dismay, Tubby finds Owlet in grave danger. What will he choose now: sports, fame and glory or compassion, kindness and a chance to be a real friend? Ranjit Lal s new novel about school, cricket and friendship is as funny as it is thought-provoking and will charm readers of all ages.