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This book is a simplified retelling of the classic fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling.” It follows the story of a duckling who doesn’t fit in and is chased away by everyone he meets. Throughout his journey, he searches for true friends and eventually discovers his own beauty.

The Vendor of Sweets is a novel that delves into the life of Jagan, a sweet vendor in the fictional town of Malgudi. The story explores the generational and cultural conflicts between Jagan and his son, Mali, who decides to abandon his studies and travel to America to become a writer. Upon his return, Mali brings with him a half-American, half-Korean partner and a grandiose plan to market a novel-writing machine, challenging Jagan’s traditional beliefs and way of life.

Set in the small fishing village of Thul near Bombay, the story follows siblings Hari and Lila as they navigate the challenges of their impoverished family life. With an alcoholic father and ailing mother, the children take on adult responsibilities, striving to support their family amidst the encroaching industrialization threatening their traditional way of life.

This is a story about real witches. Real witches dress in ordinary clothes, have ordinary jobs, and look very much like ordinary people. But they are far from ordinary. The Grand High Witch, leader of all the witches, has a plan to make each and every child disappear. That is, unless one boy and his grandmother can stop her.