Illustrations: Lavanya Naidu
Malhar wants to be a famous tabla player. But why do tabla players always sit to one side of the stage? Are they not important enough? Malhar wants answers–and he wants to sit in the middle!
Reviews
Shruthi Rao and Lavanya Naidu are back with a new hOle book! Malhar in the Middle is special for so many reasons. Shruthi is one of our favorite children’s writers. A truly exceptional writer and storyteller, she weaves magic with her unique ideas and plot, creating something completely new and astounding for our children.
The book’s ending involves a passionate conversation between a great music maestro and the audience. We truly think that this is one of the best depictions of the tradition versus change debate we often hear when it comes to classical music and dance. It also makes for thrilling fiction – ideas that blaze forth like action, flying off the page to enthralling us. – Toka Box
After reading Malhar’s story, I feel that we should not give up easily on what our ideas and thoughts are, even if they are different from the existing rules. – Abrar (7), Kids Book Cafe
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