Book details
Bikal the Terrible
Description
A brief description of the book's plot, themes, and key characters. Bikal is the original 'He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named'. The best way to ward off Bikal the Terrible is to avoid taking his name. The word Bikal inspires such fear and awe that even a tiger gets scared of Bikal and tamely allows himself to be fooled by two daredevils. This is a delightful folktale from Madhya Pradesh. For a tribal people living in the forests of central India, Bikal means the animal that is to be feared. Tribals believe that by avoiding to utter the word Bikal they can ward off danger. This is a collection of Bikal stories. In the first story based on a tribal folk-tale, a tiger himself is imagined to be afraid of the word 'Bikal'. Funny situations following for him on this account are described in the story. The second story describes how two daredevil boys meet a ferocious tiger in the forest and yet manage scare him into giving them gold.
Age
6-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: The book offers an engaging and captivating storyline that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the last.
- Unique Characters: 'Bikal the Terrible' features a cast of unique and well-developed characters that readers can relate to and learn from.
- Cultural Insights: The book provides insights into the culture and traditions that it portrays, offering readers a chance to learn about a different way of life.
- Themes and Messages: The author, Meera Ugra, weaves important themes and messages throughout the book that can resonate with readers and spark meaningful conversations.