Ghosts of Vasu MasterThe (R/J)

A moving tale of self-discovery rich with fascinating stories and imaginary characters Vasu Master recently retired from his job in a local school allows himself to revisit the past and imaginatively discover the nature of teaching teacher and pupil. This process of self-discovery is speeded up by the arrival of Mani who cannot-or will not-speak. Vasu Master tells the reticent child one fantastic story after the other as he faces up to the biggest challenge of his life: can he teach (or heal) Mani?Using fantasy fable and a host of wonderfully imagined characters Githa Hariharan creates a richly textured work that eloquently explores the human condition and the underlying principles of all human action.