The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories (R/J) by Sudha Murty

Details Author Reviews Description Kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive inthis sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannotanswer; the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash; and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murtys grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child; others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folk tales have been her favourites for years, and she has recounted them many times over to the young people in her life. With this collection, they will be enjoyed by many more readers, of all ages. Kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive inthis sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannotanswer; the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash; and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murtys grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child; others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folk tales have been her favourites... Read More

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