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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.
Halum, the Temple Tiger
A story of two odd friends – the crow Bika with a broken beak and Mangy the mangy dog who lived with an old doctor near a forest – and how this led to the legend of the Temple Tiger with the glowing eyes.
By Nandita Bose
Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Indian, Legend, Original Animals: Crow, Dog, Tiger Reading time: 10 - 15 minsBattala Samsan
This story involves a one-eyed bullying dog, his mate who was without a tail – and quite proud of it, a crow with only one beak and a pigeon couple. All of them got together and worked with Fate to bring about a big change in the neighbourhood. The main character – mind you, is a ghost.
By Nandita Bose
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Indian, Modern, Original Animals: Crow, Dog, Pigeon Reading time: 15 - 20 minsThe Nest
A little girl courts danger as she tries to save a nest but is saved by her pet dog.