The Magic of the Lost Temple

Sudha Murty's 'The Magic of the Lost Temple' introduces readers to Nooni, a city girl who spends her summer vacation with her grandparents in a serene village in Karnataka, India. Initially surprised by the slower pace, Nooni quickly embraces village life, making new friends, learning traditional activities like papad making, and even mastering cycling. The story takes an exciting turn when she unearths a legendary stepwell hidden deep within a forest. This charming chapter book is perfect for children aged 7-11, offering a gentle narrative about cultural immersion, the beauty of nature, and the joy of discovery, all wrapped in a heartwarming family setting.

City girl Nooni is surprised at the pace of life in her grandparents' village in Karnataka. But she quickly gets used to the gentle routine there and involves herself in a flurry of activities, including papad making, organizing picnics and learning to ride a cycle, with her new-found friends. Things get exciting when Nooni stumbles upon an ancient fabled stepwell right in the middle of a forest. Join the intrepid Nooni on an adventure of a lifetime in this much-awaited book by Sudha Murty that is heart-warming, charming and absolutely unputdownable.