Minmini Reads series by Karadi Tales – 4 Interesting Chapter books for middle readers
Karadi Tales publishes under its chapter book imprint, Minmini Reads, for middle readers (ages 10-15). The stories in this book offer a new experience to its readers and provides plenty of opportunities for conversation and discussions.
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Minmini Reads Series By Karadi Tales:
Karadi Tales publishes under its chapter book imprint, Minmini Reads, for middle readers (ages 10-15). The stories in this book offer a new experience to its readers and provides plenty of opportunities for conversation and discussions. They help children overcome narcissism, expand their social world, and learn to identify with a broader range of other people. This series is aimed at middle-schoolers between the ages of 10 and 15 and is particularly convincing in today’s times.
These books are written in simple English and are hard to put down. The text and font are easy to read, and the pages are of high quality; thick and glossy - in the tradition of any other Karadi Tales book. The story flow is continuous and quick, yet does not give away the surprise waiting for the readers till the end. The illustrations are appealing and are bound to keep the audience engaged.
The cover page is subtle and classy and makes the reader want to know what the book is about. At Rs.200, it is a complete value for money and is definitely worth reading!
Here is a quick summary of each of the 4 books:
Paati Goes Viral
- Book Title: Paati Goes Viral
- Author: Prabhu Vishwanathan
- Illustrator: Prashant Soni
- Publisher: Karadi Tales
- For Ages: 9 years +
- Type: Illustrated chapter book
- Format: Paperback
- Price: ₹200
Dhruv’s grandparents are excited about an upcoming tour, but their plans go awry when Thatha passes away suddenly. The family then coaxes Paati into travelling alone to help her overcome her loss. Everything goes well until Paati loses her camera – the camera that belonged to Thatha. Dhruv takes it on him to help Paati through social media. And it does, as the world comes together to recreate Paati’s memories of her solo tour. This heartwarming book about helping one another is sure to strike a chord with young readers.
A Time for Ebby
- Book Title: A Time for Ebby
- Author: Poile Sengupta
- Illustrator: Shaunak Samvatsar
- Publisher: Karadi Tales
- For Ages: 9 years +
- Type: Illustrated chapter book
- Format: Paperback
- Price: ₹200
A Time of Ebby tells the story of Ebby, who belongs to a family of clock-makers who have been making grandfather clocks for generations. However, there are some hidden secrets that Ebby unearths which could be an eye-opener for her and her family. Clocks and time mean a lot to the Ebon family and the story outlines how the family has this work entwined in their lives. This tale of breaking family tradition, and entrepreneurship highlights an aspect of gender barrier and is very relevant for today’s times. A must read for all!
Manolita
- Book Title: Manolita
- Author: Sara Rajan
- Illustrator: Shubshree Mathur
- Publisher: Karadi Tales
- For Ages: 9 years +
- Type: Illustrated chapter book
- Format: Paperback
- Price: ₹200
Manolita is a simple story that blends mythology with modern times. This tale takes you through the friendship between Jaya and Manolita who Jaya thinks is “perfectly human”. Soon Jaya realises that Manolita is a “selkie” – seal people according to Irish mythology; but that does not deter her from helping her. Manolita confesses to Jaya that her skin (coat) has been stolen because of which she is unable to go back as a seal to her family. This quick read about how Jaya helps Manolita is a great conversation starter.
The Best Idea of All
- Book Title: The Best Idea of All
- Author: Varsha Seshan
- Illustrator: Neha Rawat
- Publisher: Karadi Tales
- For Ages: 9 years +
- Type: Illustrated chapter book
- Format: Paperback
- Price: ₹200
“When I was your age”, who does not remember this line thrown at us by our earlier generation? This heart-warming story is about three girls who taunted by this dialogue set about to do something different. Antara, Tarini and Saira decide to make colours at home and sell it for Holi. But a sudden decision is made by the apartment committee to not play Holi that year to save water. The best idea of all is a lovely story about their friendship and resourcefulness and how they put the colours they made to different use and still save the day!
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