Author Page for Nandita Bose
Nandita Bose is in her mid-seventies, living in Calcutta, India. She is inspired to write for children by her pets and her three grandchildren.
Pagla Jhora – the Mad Falls
An ancient system of medicine for curing the mad surfaces at Mad Falls
By Nandita Bose
Age range: Teen Tags: Animal Story, Indian, Original Animals: Bird, Crow, Owl, Squirrel Reading time: 10 - 15 minsFiery Witness
A monkey is promised the hand in marriage of the one he loves, but after a long search is surprised she is getting married to the king’s son.
By Nandita Bose
Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Indian, Original Animals: Monkey Reading time: 10 - 15 minsBarking Ghost
Thieves target antique in temple while dog imprisoned underground to be ghost-yaksha
By Nandita Bose
Age range: Teen Tags: Animal Story, Indian Animals: Dog, Rat Reading time: 10 - 15 minsThe Ghost in the Royal Bengal Tiger
Brahmin-ghosts of ghost society guards forests as greedy royals face a tiger.
By Nandita Bose
Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Indian, Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 minsThe White Quill
Ancient mythology links mythology with modern euthanasia in Crow’s clinic
By Nandita Bose
Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Indian, Original Animals: Bird, Crow, Monkey, Owl, Snake, Tortoise Reading time: 10 - 15 minsThe Sacred Grove of Devrai
A sage guides holy birds, a rat, and a ghost to save an elephant corridor and sacred grove.
By Nandita Bose
Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Animal Story, Indian, Modern, Original Animals: Bird, Rat Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 minsTwo Croaks and Wedding Bells
Traditional rituals with frogs by all-women team saves froggy groom’s life.
By Nandita Bose
Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Animal Story, Indian, Original Animals: Bird, Crow, Owl Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Tiger the Crocodile and the Sacred Crow
True Story – a holy crow rescues trapped tiger and kidnapped crocodile