The Magar and the Bandar Boy and Other Stories

The Magar and the Bandar Boy and other stories deal with timeless themes about friendship, loyalty, heartbreak, suspense, and redemption. The stories blend adventure, fable and allegory, creating a rich, immersive world that mirrors both the beauty and danger of nature, and stresses the need to respect the natural order. Exploring themes of identity, belonging, compassion, and the drive to see and connect with Nature, they invite the reader to go beyond the comfort of their existence to experience the universality of their emotions. Will the crocodile devour the monkey, or will the Bandar Boy deceive Magar? The task of building trust and interdependency between unusual characters keeps wonder alive. The last two stories capture evolving relationship between a little girl and a crow and a spider and a pink balloon. The book is for young readers and adults alike.