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Younguncle in the Himalayas
Singh, Vandana. Illus: Kamath, B. M.
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Description for Younguncle in the Himalayas
Paperback. Younguncle arrives with his family at the gloomy, mysterious Hotel Pine-Away and soon discovers that their mountain holiday is going to be anything but peaceful. As he chats with monkeys and debates the true nature of reality with an offbeat sect of the Quantum Banana spiritualists, the fate of the picturesque little valley hangs in the balance. Illustrator(s): Kamath, B. M. Num Pages: 148 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: YFB. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 211 x 138 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
Vandana Singh's first book, Younguncle Comes to Town, was an instant classic of children's literature. Now, in this highly anticipated follow-up, Younguncle finds himself on an adventure in the mountains of India. In Younguncle in the Himalayas, our protagonist arrives with his family at the gloomy, mysterious Hotel Pine-Away and soon discovers that their mountain holiday is going to be anything but peaceful. As Younguncle chats with monkeys and debates the true nature of reality with an offbeat sect of the Quantum Banana spiritualists, the fate of the picturesque little valley hangs in the balance. Who is the strange Rat-girl ... Read more
Vandana Singh's first book, Younguncle Comes to Town, was an instant classic of children's literature. Now, in this highly anticipated follow-up, Younguncle finds himself on an adventure in the mountains of India. In Younguncle in the Himalayas, our protagonist arrives with his family at the gloomy, mysterious Hotel Pine-Away and soon discovers that their mountain holiday is going to be anything but peaceful. As Younguncle chats with monkeys and debates the true nature of reality with an offbeat sect of the Quantum Banana spiritualists, the fate of the picturesque little valley hangs in the balance. Who is the strange Rat-girl ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Zubaan India
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
Number of Pages
148
Place of Publication
New Delhi, India
ISBN
9788189013394
SKU
V9788189013394
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Ref
99-15
About Singh, Vandana. Illus: Kamath, B. M.
Vandana Singh is a professor of physics and a writer of science fiction and fantasy for children and young adults.
Reviews for Younguncle in the Himalayas
"Enchanting... Singh is a most promising and original young writer." (Ursula K. LeGuin) "One of the best children's books this year.... It has none of the self-consciousness you often find in adults who write for children, very plausible dilemmas and a delightful style." (Business Standard)