An enchanting modern fairytale involving an unlikely foursome. A monkey sets out to explore the 
world, joined by a curious ant and an elephant trying hard to be aggressive. They come across a 
princess with a mission and rally around to help her. Armed with a cloak of invisibility, a sword of 
courage and a ball of magic clay, the friends journey to the den of a fierce dragon who must be 
tamed. Poor dragon!
          UK-based feminist writer Suniti Namjoshi has published several books and collections of poetry. 
There is fun and adventure in this ‘fairytale’, which stands adventure on its head as it twists and 
turns its humorous way. 

80 pages, 8.5" x 5.5", black and white, 
soft cover, for 8 years and above
Rs 80.00 (within India)
US$ 4.00 (outside India)
English ISBN 81-86896-13-9

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ADITI AND THE THAMES DRAGON
by Suniti Namjoshi art Bindia Thapar

In this delightful sequel to Aditi and the One-Eyed Monkey, the postal parrot brings a cryptic letter 
with a British stamp for 'Aditi and Friends' — an urgent call for help from twins Roshan and Rohit 
in London. A River Dragon is in trouble!. The five friends set off and their adventures finally land 
them on primetime television news! 

This book was written for the children of Blue Gate Fields Junior School in London. The children 
had read the first book and very much wanted Aditi and friends to come to London. Suniti Namjoshi 
weaves fantasy, philosophy and feeling so deftly into a story that will keep readers enthralled. 

72 pages, 8.5" x 5.5", black and white, 
soft cover, for 8 years and above
Rs 80.00 (within India)
US$ 4.00 (outside India)
English ISBN 81-86895-57-4

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