Amruta Kaustubh Kumbhalkar is a versatile author with a diverse educational and professional background. Holding degrees in Electronics Engineering, Mass Communication, and a CELTA certificate, she blends technical, communicative, and teaching skills to create captivating stories for young readers. In this interview, she discusses her debut book, *Wildhood Awakened*.
Children’s
The Magic of the Lost Temple tells us about a girl named Anoushka. She lives in the big city of Bangalore but goes for a vacation to her grandparents’ house in a village named Somanahalli in Karnataka. One day, she comes across an ancient stepwell and sets off on an exciting discovery adventure. Ideal for children in the age of 7 to 13 years, the book would appeal to lovers of adventure fiction.
In “The Mystery of the Graveyard Gold,” Karthik, Aarav, and Asha stumble upon a pot of gold at midnight in the eerie Ulsoor graveyard. Their thrilling adventure to uncover the truth turns rivals into best friends, as they navigate mystery, friendship, and excitement at every turn.
Welcome to Grammar Land, where Judge Grammar rules and parts of speech come alive! Join Mr. Noun, Mr. Pronoun, and their friends in a delightful journey that makes grammar fun and engaging. Perfect for kids, this book turns tricky concepts into enjoyable lessons with storytelling and personality-filled characters.
In “Bobo and the Magic Cloak,” nine-year-old penguin Bobo, living in a library, dreams of exploring outer space. Uninterested in math and science, she dives into magic books instead. One day, she discovers a legendary magic cloak that might finally make her dream of space travel come true!
*Finding Tree* by Geeta Dharmarajan, illustrated by Rajiv Eipe, follows Nachi, a young girl, on an adventure to Emmeloka to find her missing tree. Themes include nature, love, and friendship, with Emmeraja, the kind God of Death, as a memorable character. Ideal for children aged 6 to 9.
“Wildhood Awakened” whisks us back to the ’90s, where Suraj’s carefree Delhi summer transforms into wild adventures in Orrisa. From favorite toons to forest frolics, join Suraj as he navigates newfound challenges, embraces his new home, and discovers the thrilling mysteries of nature’s playground.
Discover the enchanting world of “Vikram and Betal: Life Lessons for Our Times.” This timeless book revives the legendary Indian classic, “Baital Pachisi,” offering ten carefully chosen stories with stunning illustrations. King Vikram’s vow of silence, Betal’s riddles, and ancient India’s mystique come to life in this engaging read. Ideal for ages 7 to 11, it’s a ghostly, yet not too spooky journey that deserves a place in every library.