Buro Angla: The Big Adventures of a Little Hero

Ridoy was known to all animals as the boy without a heart. Cursed to become a thumb span high and dependent on the animals for his survival, Ridoy quickly learns to change his proud and cruel ways. Tagging along with a flock of migrating geese, Ridoy shows his courage, leading the geese to take him on an epic journey to their summer home near Manas Sarobar. Along the way he has many fantastic adventures, helping many distressed creatures and fighting a historic battle in the haunted palace of a legendary king. Abanindranath Tagore weaves the folklore and myths of Bengal into a tapestry of wonder and beauty in this remarkable tale of heroism and friendship. No one who reads this book can come away unchanged. About the Author Abanindranath Tagore (1871-1951) was one of the most important exponents of the Bengal school of painting. A member of the famous Tagore family, Abanindranath studied art at Sanskrit College for nine years, after which he went to St Xavier's College to study English as a special project. Although chiefly an artist, Abanindranath's works of literature are as marvelous as his paintings. Some of his best known books include Rajkahini, Buro Angla, Khirer Putul and Nalok.