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Baloo’s Big Win

Baloo’s Big Win

How Palwankar Baloo Broke the Caste Barrier in Cricket (The Magic Makers) | Full-Colour Picture Book Biography | Ages 6+

Mamta Nainy
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A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of a Dalit sports icon who fought against social injustice.

‘Does anyone really win when not everyone gets to play?’

Right from his childhood, Baloo loved cricket. But he lived at a time when the rules of the game weren’t fair. Despite being a great bowler, he wasn’t allowed on the team because he was from a lower caste. Not one to give up easily, Baloo worked hard and was eventually picked to play on the team. But even after this, he wasn’t allowed to mix freely with his teammates.

Could Baloo overcome this obstacle and change the game of cricket?

Imprint: India Puffin

Published: Jul/2024

ISBN: 9780143466826

Length : 40 Pages

MRP : ₹250.00

Baloo’s Big Win

How Palwankar Baloo Broke the Caste Barrier in Cricket (The Magic Makers) | Full-Colour Picture Book Biography | Ages 6+

Mamta Nainy

A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of a Dalit sports icon who fought against social injustice.

‘Does anyone really win when not everyone gets to play?’

Right from his childhood, Baloo loved cricket. But he lived at a time when the rules of the game weren’t fair. Despite being a great bowler, he wasn’t allowed on the team because he was from a lower caste. Not one to give up easily, Baloo worked hard and was eventually picked to play on the team. But even after this, he wasn’t allowed to mix freely with his teammates.

Could Baloo overcome this obstacle and change the game of cricket?

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Mamta Nainy

Mamta Nainy is a children's writer, editor and translator based in New Delhi. She spent some years in advertising before an apple fell on her head while she was sitting under a mango tree and she had her Eureka moment. She has been writing for children since then. She has authored many books for children, including A Brush with Indian Art which won The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award 2019 in the Best Book Non-Fiction category.

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