In Search of a River

<p> This is a delightful adventure story from award-winning children's writer</p><p> Saroj Mukherjee.</p><p> </p><p> A disappeared river concealing a hidden treasure the myth of a dead king</p><p> and a trailblazing adventure led by two young boys come together in a</p><p> compelling finale in this book. Facets of old and modern India are seamlessly</p><p> stitched together as the events unfold and Bharat and Hanumant uncover</p><p> the mysteries of the mountain and river. The author's fascination with the</p><p> environment and the wilderness especially the mysterious rock-cut caves</p><p> and underground rivers around Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh pervade</p><p> the fast-paced story.</p><p> </p><p> Tinged with humour and imagination this translation by Tilottama Tharoor</p><p> of the Hindi original wraps itself around the lives of a group of people all</p><p> representative of the diversity which is India.</p>