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The Case Of The Missing Necklace

The Case Of The Missing Necklace

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Sudha Murty
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The beautiful princess Chandravati loved all jewellery, but the piece she loved most was an expensive diamond necklace, which she wore every day. One day, before going for a dip in the pond, Chandravati leaves her necklace in the care of her most trusted old servant. But the old woman drifts into a slumber and the necklace is stolen from her hands.

Several likely culprits are captured but are found to be innocent. Who could be this mysterious offender?

In this humorous tale, narrated by the inimitable Sudha Murty, amid chaos and confusion, there is also an important lesson: Jumping to conclusions has never really helped anybody. Read on to find out who could have outsmarted Chandravati, her maid and all the royal guards!

Imprint: Puffin

Published: Oct/2013

Length : 10 Pages

MRP : ₹15.00

The Case Of The Missing Necklace

(Penguin Petit)

Sudha Murty

The beautiful princess Chandravati loved all jewellery, but the piece she loved most was an expensive diamond necklace, which she wore every day. One day, before going for a dip in the pond, Chandravati leaves her necklace in the care of her most trusted old servant. But the old woman drifts into a slumber and the necklace is stolen from her hands.

Several likely culprits are captured but are found to be innocent. Who could be this mysterious offender?

In this humorous tale, narrated by the inimitable Sudha Murty, amid chaos and confusion, there is also an important lesson: Jumping to conclusions has never really helped anybody. Read on to find out who could have outsmarted Chandravati, her maid and all the royal guards!

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback
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Sudha Murty

Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. A philanthropist, a teacher and an author, she is the chairperson of Murty Foundation. She is also a member of the Rajya Sabha. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fictional pieces, and several bestselling titles for children. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. Sudha Murty is the recipient of the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature. She received the Padma Shri in 2006, the Attimabbe Award from the Government of Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature in 2011, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Crossword Book Awards and the Padma Bhushan in 2023. She has also received fifteen honorary doctorates. She weaves magical tales and especially enjoys writing for young readers.
A generation of children has grown up reading her books, and her stories have been included in textbooks across schools in India. To read more about her books, please visit www.sudhamurty.in.

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