Tenali Raman

A bowl of water must be carried thousands of miles without a drop spilling <br>A man is to be hanged for having a 'bad-luck' face <br>The king’s well is getting married and all the kingdom’s wells must attend <br><br>Ten year-old Sulekha meets the cocky TJ on her trip to Hampi who claims to be a descendant of Tenali Raman the jester of the Vijayanagar court. Tenali had a solution to every problem that befell King Krishnadevaraya’s kingdom-from the mundane to the bizarre. Through the comic tales of Tenali Raman Sulekha and her friends explore the rich history of the majestic empire and life in sixteenth-century south India. <br><br>Wonderfully witty and bubbling with fun and facts this book is a peep into a vibrant period in Indian history and into one of India's sharpest minds. <p><b><u>A Children’s Bookshelf Selection</b></u> Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.</p>