by admin | May 28, 2013 | Book Reviews by Ilika Ranjan
Anika thought for a while. She too had been hearing a painful voice on a New and Full Moon night.
Anika asked yet again “But when the planets are seeing that Drudan is cruel, why can they not send their benefic rays on their own?”
Vivian smiled “Because dear sister, humans are creations of God and not the planets. Only a human can ask the planets to destroy another human”. (more…)
by admin | May 17, 2013 | Book Reviews by Ilika Ranjan
King Soto and Queen Sussaina had no children. Queen Sussaina treated her husband’s younger brother Frederick as her own son. He was eight years old. One day Frederick went to the forest with his friends but did not return. The King’s Soldiers searched every nook and corner of Zynpagua but could not find him. The Queen was devastated. Seeing her sorrow, the stars blessed her with a son, Vivian. The King and Queen were elated by the birth of their son. For the next four years their attention was entirely on Vivian and they forgot to take care of their Kingdom- Zynpagua. Due to their neglect, evil and malice began to spread in Zynpagua (more…)
by admin | Apr 17, 2013 | Book Reviews by Ilika Ranjan
If you have missed the story please read the recap of the book in left hand panel.
She confidently announced her arrival, went running on the stage and delivered a humourous speech. The audience laughed and cheered. Anika continued excitedly but after a while forgot the lines and began to mumble. The prompter yelled from behind and yet Anika could not remember her lines. At that moment, a young boy leapt from the roof of the stage and made a dramatic entry. He delivered an outstanding speech and saved the play. Before he left, he picked Anika on his shoulders and waved farewell to the audience. The play proceeded successfully. Anika was very relieved to see him and said “Thank you so much! Who are you? Did Ms Annie send you?” (more…)
by admin | Apr 10, 2013 | Book Reviews by Ilika Ranjan
If you have missed the story please read the recap of the book in left hand panel.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2: Anika meets Vivian.
It was pouring outside but the rain did little to assuage Anika’s upset mood. The re-appearance of Frederick and the familiar painful voice from the Moon contributed in tarnishing her frame of mind. Anika’s mother was very worried seeing her state and took the two girls to join the theater classes. (more…)
by admin | Jan 15, 2013 | Book Reviews by Ilika Ranjan
Secrets of Zynpagua : Return of the Princess
The story continues………………………..
Anika suddenly sat up in the bed and began to tremble. She murmured “Spain? Who is in Spain?” Grandmother looked perturbed and said “Why are you shaking. What is wrong?”
Anika feebly responded “No..Nothing. I am feeling very cold” Grandmother covered Anika with two layers of blankets and said “I am putting off the lights. You must sleep” and then left.
The room was dimly illuminated by the night lamp. After sometime when Anika opened her eyes to check the time, she saw a young boy standing in the (more…)
by admin | Dec 11, 2012 | Book Reviews by Ilika Ranjan
Dear All,
Thank you for the encouraging response on my blog (best children fantasy books).
Here’s inviting everyone who still have a child in them to swim in the world of Fantasy.
Please join me in the journey of a Princess to discover- ‘The Secret Of Zynpagua’.
Here comes the PROLOGUE
That was the dawn of hope rising bravely from the conspiring night. None imagined that it would be she, who could challenge the time and go back and face the change. Yes no one, but Susainna knew as she descended with hope and purpose —- Her daughter would do (more…)