How the Mango Got its Magic by Sudha Murthy
We all love the sweetness of mango and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day, but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical sweetness? The tale of how such sweetness came into existence is a fascinating one indeed. India’s favorite storyteller brings alive this delightful tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Bursting with captivating illustrations, How the Mango Got its Magic by Sudha Murthy is a gorgeous chapter book.
Book Review: How the Mango Got its Magic by Sudha Murthy
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All of us, love the sweetness of mango and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical sweetness Well, I got my answers in this book, “How the Mango got its Magic” by Sudha Murty as she brings alive the fragrance of the flowering mango tree while paying tribute to the king of fruits.
This hearty tale is a story of a village where mangoes were once ornamental fruits and were more sour than sweet. And how the arrival of a guest with mango as sweet as nectar changed the life of a father and son duo, their journey of growing a tree with the gifted mango and a girl, who got free from a curse after being caught stealing mangoes, resulted in the fruit turning deliciously sweet.
The tale of how such sweetness came into existence is a fascinating one indeed. it is simple, fun, entertaining and a delightful read with beautiful illustrations that kids and even adults would like.
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Book Summary– How the Mango got its Magic by Sudha Murty
Once upon a time mangoes were always sour and were ornamental fruits that came in varied colors. Impressed by the hospitality of a father-son duo, one day a guest offered them a sweet Mango. Both the father-son got fascinated by its color and delicious taste. So, they decide to grow more such fruits with that seed in their orchard. One day, they catch hold of a girl who was cursed by the God of Mangoes, stealing mangoes from the grove.
The book narrates how mango came to be known as the king of fruits and the existence of phrase – as delicious as mangoes. The story is woven to satiate the curiosity of young minds. Sudha Murthy has deftly intermingled the elements of fantasy, myth, and fiction. The expressive and vibrant illustrations add to the beauty of the prose. The narrative also imparts values such as kindness, forgiveness, gratitude, and humility. Murthy spins tales with charming simplicity, that makes you nostalgic about a phase in life. The story made me take a trip down memory lane to the time when I was a little girl gorging on mangoes and relishing pickles.
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Why you should read- How the Mango got its Magic?
In this beautiful chapter book, Sudha Murthy spins a tale with her charming simplicity, that makes you nostalgic about a phase in life. Also, the topic is Mango, which is everyone’s favorite fruit. Along with that, it is
- an ideal introduction to beginner readers to the world of India’s best storytellers
- a simple yet delightful tale with the author’s inimitable wit and simplicity
- bursting with captivating illustrations
It is currently available for sale across offline and online stores, do check it out.
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Sudha Murty’s use of simple language and use of Indian context makes the story easy to understand even for a 4.5 year old. I liked the ending of the book when the mangoes finally become sweet .
Sudha Murthy has a simple yet interesting way of writing fusing real and fictional elements. I like reading her stories and like her speaches too. She is such an interesting person. This sounds like an interesting book. I will check this one out.
What an innocent and insightful story she writes. You have done total justice to the book with your review. Totally amazed.
I am a huge sudha Murthy lover. I never miss a book of hers be it for kids or adults. She is a pro in Indian literature
How the Mango Got its Magic by Sudha Murthy looks to be a breezy read for my son. He will love the chapter wise book and a story weaved around his favourite fruit.
I am a Sudha Murthy fan but had no idea that she has written this book. My son is one and a half years old. So he is too young to read this book but I will make sure that he reads this book as he is old enough to read it.
I always like how Sudha Murthy narrates the subject that is close to each one of us. Your review has made me to add this in my bucket list which will be ideal for my younger one to gift as she liked Gopi diaries too from Sudha Murthy.
I like Sudha Murthy’s story narration style and my daughter also is starting to develop a taste for it. Will surely check this out.
My kid is a huge Sudha Murthy’s writing fan and she loved reading her books. This is for sure another bestseller from her, and would love to pick this book for her.
the review seems very interesting. would love to have my hands on!
Sudha Murthy has a lovely way of writing where she fuses real and fictional elements to create beautiful stories. This sounds like an interesting book. Will check out for my daughter.
Sudha murthy is one of my most favorite storyteller. I loved her simplicity. so far, my girls did not get a chance to read much of Indian author’s work. will surly pick this book for them during my India trip. I am sure they will love to read it.
Get the on kindle if you like. I am personally going paperless and prefer kindle and other book-reading apps. I buy hard copy only the ones i really like reading multiple times
Sudha Murty is India’s favorite storyteller who brings alive this delightful tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. And this book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.
Absolutely 🙂
Wow!! She is one of my favorite author and book looks so interesting, thanks for the honest review I will surely get my copy!!
Sudha Murthy has a charm and simplicity in her writing. Her stories are perfect for curious minds. She knows how to grab kid’s attention.
Truly, I also like how she keeps the stories grounded with villages and their lifestyle. Those tiny little things and small talks which are so natural and genuine make her books so interesting and not made up
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A story around mangoes is sure to keep us hooked.