2152nd BLOG POST
19th Book of 2025
I
have just completed reading Aleph Publication’s children’s book titled “The
Fearless Schoolboy”, written by Delshad Karanjia. This is a short
anthology consisting of four tales featuring Mullah Nasruddin. The book
includes four different stories with Mullah Nasruddin as the main protagonist,
portrayed through a humorous caricature where he acts smart in some stories and
completely plays dumb in others. However, all the stories are designed to
provide entertainment along with a meaningful message, helping children
understand important life lessons through simple examples and storytelling.
The
four stories included in this book are Cha and Chat, No Shortage of
Advice, Preacher’s Block, and Planning Ahead. The first story
did take me some time to adjust to the author’s writing style, but the
remaining three stories completely engaged me as a reader. The second story, No
Shortage of Advice, lives up to its title perfectly. It cleverly highlights
how people never stop giving advice or pointing fingers, no matter what you do.
The humorous tone of the story keeps the reader hooked throughout.
The
third story, Preacher’s Block, is another amusing take on how the
protagonist behaves lazily while performing his duties, assuming that no one is
monitoring his actions. This continues until he is finally reprimanded. The
moment an ultimatum is given, the sudden shift in his behaviour, driven by
fear, leads to a funny and satisfying conclusion.
The
fourth and final story, Planning Ahead, is once again a humorous tale
where the protagonist follows his master’s instructions like a robot, without
understanding the context. This blind obedience ultimately results in a
laugh-out-loud ending.
Overall,
this book is a great choice for children to enjoy light-hearted reading while
also developing a sense of humour along the way. I give this book 4.5 stars
out of 5.
Thanks!
WRITING BUDDHA
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