Thangam of Mehrgarh by Geeta
Dharmarajan is the winner of The Katha Chitrakala-Search for Excellence. Beautifully illustrated by Mrinalini Sardar,
this book is a great way of introducing young readers to the Indus Valley civilization.
Title:
Thangam of Mehrgarh
Published By: Katha
Author: Geeta
Dharmarajan
Art: Mrinalini Sardar
Price: INR 225
What is it about:
Thangam is a girl
who lived in the Indus Valley and the book is a magical journey in to a civilization
that has fascinated historians and ordinary folks alike. What happens when caravans laden with
precious jewels arrive in Thangam’s city of Mehrgarh. Will Thangam leave her chores of feeding
animals and rush to see what the merchants have brought? What offer does her father make to the
merchant who has the best lapis lazuli? For all this and more pick Thangam of
Mehrgarh off the shelf and travel in to an enchanting bygone era.
Why
it stands Out: The illustrations by Mrinalini Sardar bring the
magic of thousands of years ago alive. The
story is peppered with details of life as it was in the Indus Valley. Details of the script, sanitation, way of
life for a child back then and many more interesting facts at the end of the
book make the book a valuable peek in to history.
Will be best enjoyed by: Young readers above 8 years.
Love Ratings?
Fun Quotient: 3
Simplicity Meter: 5
Visual appeal: 5
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