Books published by publisher Penguin Picture Puffin

Ten unforgettable tales of fascinating human encounters with animals and birds of a man-eater that terrorizes an entire village; the strange and wonderful trust that develops between a fierce leopard and a boy; revengeful monkeys who never forgive a woman who grows dahlias; a crow who genuinely thinks human beings are stupid; and many others that create a world in which men and wild creatures struggle to survive despite each other: a world where, in the end, one is not quite sure which side one is on. Panther s Moon and Other Stories is another marvellous collection of stories from India s most-loved author that will once again amuse, enchant, and delight readers of all ages.

Mission India: A Vision For Indian Youth has been written with the intention of challenging the Indian youth to bring about a positive change in the country by 2020. Kalam starts off by telling the readers that there has never been a time in Indian history such as this, where the nation has 540 million youth and 20 million Indians across the globe. He also states that several developed countries have directed their efforts towards setting up research centers across the country, which has benefited scientists, engineers, and professionals from various spheres. Kalam and Rajan tell the readers about their goal to make India one among the five top economic powers in the world by 2020. In the beginning of this book, Kalam presents the readers with a question as to whether India can become a developed country. He then provides insights into the current situation in the country, and explains that this goal is a realistic one. In the subsequent chapters, Kalam and Rajan begin to examine the five industries that need to become reasonably self-sufficient in the coming years, and each chapter tells the readers what can be done to bring a positive change in each industry. They also tell the readers about the current education system in the country, and the latest technology that can be used to improve the quality of education. The readers are also given insights into the present healthcare industry and infrastructural system, which are trademarks of a developed nation. Kalam and Rajan conclude by telling every individual and organization about the role they can play in transforming the nation by 2020. Mission India: A Vision For Indian Youth has sold over 2,20,000 copies and has been translated into many languages including Serbian, Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tamil.

This is the story of a chihuahua that, well, couldn t meow Little Margi had always wanted a cat for a pet. And when her father brings home a cat-like dog instead, she takes it upon herself to make the best cat out of him. So Kitten is made to receive daily lessons on how to be a good feline and, although this confuses him, he tries his dogged best. But one day, recalling all the things his mother had taught him young, a desperate Kitten runs away in pursuit of loftier and canine adventures. On an excursion by turns thrilling and perilous, who knows where Kitten might land up next? Shipped off to a new home, reunited with a heartbroken Margi, stranded in a dog-eat-dog world or on to braving the next big adventure all bets are off!.

When Upa s father gets kidnapped from the tiny village where he was working, she and her mother move to her great-grandmother s house in a small town, to recover from the shock. There the dejected and worried mother and daughter are befriended by an odd-looking stranger who insists on telling them stories of King Vikramaditya and his longlost throne. As Upa and her mother listen to these magical stories they begin to see the goodness in the people around them and recognize the relevance of the tales of King Vikramaditya in their lives today.

No wingbeat, no heartbeat, no freedom, no life such is a caged bird s lament Talon is a peregrine falcon those that are hunters and the fastest creatures in the skies. But when locked in a cage, his wings stilled forever, Talon s mighty heart and spirit are broken. He bemoans the loss of his wings, crooning the song all caged birds sing. No bird or squirrel anywhere in the world would ever dream of rescuing a falcon. But in the Rose Garden lives a squirrel like no other. Shikar the squirrel, a most kind-hearted creature, is friends with the birds of the garden. His tiny heart bleeds for Talon and the terrible fate that has befallen him. And late one night, Shikar and his bird friends mount a daring rescue attempt like no other.

A Mumbai flamingo goes missing The city is home to beautiful rose-coloured flamingos that feed in its creeks and mudflats. But when one among them, Sunglow, disappears, the skybird Longtail is called in to investigate. Rumour has it that the seagulls and the crows are behind the bird-napping, and Longtail zeroes in on two possible suspects Skull, the brash seagull, and S-Crow, the tough and ruthless leader of the crows. But is the brave skybird a match for them? Can he find his missing friend before sundown or risk losing him forever? Return to the ledges of the fountain in the Rose Garden to read about the enthralling capers of your favourite feathered friends and bird-squirrel as they swap stories of daring and wonder.

Identical! Veer and Arzaan look uncannily similar but they could not have been more different. At a chance meeting that might have been fated all along, the two twelveyear- olds are stunned by their own resemblance! As they exchange stories, their friendship rapidly deepens over pooping messenger pigeons that one can call with a special whistle, and Dada s kites dancing in the wind with colourful tails. But their joyous days come to an abrupt halt when Veer is kidnapped by malicious goons and Arzaan makes a fatal sacrifice to protect his friend. Will their bond be enough to save them both or is there only so much two young boys can do?