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Jar of Pickles and a Pinch of Justice

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By (author): Chitra Soundar Uma Krishnaswamy

Illustrated by: Uma Krishnaswamy

Further delightful trickster tales from India

Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are left in charge of King Beema's court when the king goes off on a hunting trip. Each day the king's subjects come before the boys with their problems and petty disagreements. Can Veera and Suku settle the dispute between the man who sells a well – but not the water in it – to his neighbour? Or solve the mystery of the jewels that have turned into pickles? And what about the old washerwoman who is set the task of washing the king's elephants until they turn white?

These clever, funny trickster tales, full of humour and colour, are sure to delight.

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Product Details
  • Weight: 100g
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 06 Oct 2016
  • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 7-9
  • ISBN13: 9781406364675

About Chitra SoundarUma Krishnaswamy

Chitra Soundar was born in India, has lived in Singapore and now makes her home in London. Her primary interest is in writing picture books and books for emergent readers. She enjoys retelling funny folktales from around the world, especially India. Her first book for Walker, A Dollop of Ghee and a Pot of Wisdom, was published in 2010.

Uma Krishnaswamy has always loved the folk traditions of India and other cultures for the richness and vibrancy of colour, form and perspective. She teaches art history in Chennai, India, where she lives.

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