The Chhau Champ
Book Name : The Chhau Champ
Author: Vibha Batra
Publisher: Duckbell
Paperback: 80 pages
Genre : Children Fiction
Rating : 4.7
About The Author: Vibha Batra is an author, graphic novelist, advertising consultant, poet, lyricist, translator, playwright, script writer, travel writer, columnist, speaker and creative writing mentor. She has published 23 books (and counting!), many of which have won prestigious awards, bestseller tags and readers’ hearts.
Priya Kuriyan is a children's book author and illustrator and comics maker based in Bangalore. She has directed educational films for the Sesame Street show (Galli Galli Sim Sim) and has worked on various TV commercials. She has illustrated many comics and children's books including Ammachi's Glasses and Princess Easy Pleasy.
Book Review: "The Chhau Champ" is an uplifting children's book written by Vibha Batra. The story follows Subha, a young girl with a passion for Chhau dance, a semi-classical Indian dance form that blends martial arts and folk traditions. Subha dreams of becoming a Chhau dancer, but faces obstacles due to the dance being traditionally performed by boys only. Her father, a member of the Chhau troupe, denies her dream repeatedly, concerned about what others might think.
Subha's brother Shayon, however, supports her aspirations and teaches her everything he knows about Chhau. Through hard work and determination, Subha becomes an expert and masters the entire solo performance. On the final day of the dance performance Subha's brother has gone to football tryouts which creates a chaotic and challenging moment for Subha.
Overall "The Chhau Champ" is a powerful tale that encourages perseverance and challenges stereotypes. The book is perfectly suited for children aged between 8 to 12 years old. Its engaging plot, relatable characters, and positive themes make it a great read for young readers. The illustrations by Priya Kuriyan add an extra layer of charm to this inspiring story, which portrays the magic of cultural art forms, the importance of family bonds, and the strength of determination in achieving one's dreams.
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