Audiobooks by Gita V. Reddy

Boxset of Five Chapter Books: For ages 7-12

"MAKE A WISH (A Modern Fairy-tale) The fairy grants Niki a wish. But Niki can't think of anything she wants until her friend's family is in trouble. Will the fairy come in time to help them? And can she take on the dangerous men who will stop at nothing? THE MISSING GIRL (General Fiction) After a game of hide and seek with her brother and friends, Sneha goes missing. The presence of a strange car points to kidnap. The police are called in. But Sneha is not kidnapped. She is in the midst of an adventure, an adventure of a different kind. THE BOY WHO WAS LEFT BEHIND (Family Life) Vimal lives with his grandmother. His parents who are NRIs - non-resident Indians – leave him with his grandmother when he is two. Vimal grows up in Jaipur, happy and secure in the loving care of his grandmother. His parents are a blurred memory made up from short visits. When Vimal is eight, a phone call in the night turns his world topsy-turvy. His grandmother leaves him with relatives and goes to London. Once again, Vimal is left behind – this time with a secret that is too big for a young boy. KNIFE AND FORK (A Modern Fable) Bholu, a monkey, comes to the city looking for adventure. In a short time he learns city ways and when he returns to the forest, he continues with them until he learns that: “Monkey ways are right for monkeys just as human ways are right for human beings.” “Food and fun are meant to be shared with friends.” “Losing friends is easy, winning them back is not.' THE FORBIDDEN FOREST (Adventure/Mystery) On some nights, cries of cheetahs and leopards come from the forest. Naturally, people are afraid to enter it. Why are wild animals moving from the dense jungle across the hills to the sparse forest? Has it anything to do with the factory that looks to be shut down but secretly operates? Abhi and his cousins find out."

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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The Boy Who Was Left Behind

"The Boy Who Was Left Behind is a story for all ages. Vimal lives with his grandmother. His parents who are NRIs - non-resident Indians – leave him with his grandmother when he is two. Vimal grows up in Jaipur, happy and secure in the loving care of his grandmother. His parents are a blurred memory made up from short visits. When Vimal is eight, a phone call in the night turns his world topsy-turvy. His grandmother leaves him with relatives and goes to London. Once again, Vimal is left behind – this time with a secret that is too big for a young boy."

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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The Homeless Birds

"Ranjan meets a most unusual bird in his garden. Bigger than him and able to talk, the bird is lost and doesn't know in which direction its home lies. Ranjan takes his compass and goes with the bird to help it. And learns a valuable lesson. All living creatures need one another even though the connection is not clear. It is said, ‘When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.’ The Homeless Birds shows how human beings and human habitat sometimes threaten other species and their space."

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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Knife and Fork: A Modern-Day Fable

"Bholu, a monkey, comes to the city looking for adventure. In a short time he learns city ways and when he returns to the forest, he continues with them. Knife and Fork is Bholu’s story and how he learns three important lessons: “Monkey ways are right for monkeys just as human ways are right for human beings.” “Food and fun are meant to be shared with friends.” “Losing friends is easy, winning them back is not.”"

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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Dearie: A Tale of Courage

"Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.How brave must a deer be? Brave enough to flee from danger, naturally. Everything frightens Dearie and makes him freeze. When he is faced with danger, real or imagined, he is unable to move a muscle. His fear becomes a threat to the herd and he is made to leave it. He must live alone, alone with his fears amidst the dangers that abound all around him. About the Short Chapter Book Series The average word count of books in the series is 6000. The books attempt to: - Inculcate the love of reading in all children. - Help Beginner Readers become Advanced Readers. - Encourage Reluctant Readers to start reading. - Introduce children to different genres."

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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The Missing Girl

"After a game of hide and seek with her brother and friends, Sneha goes missing. The presence of a strange car points to kidnap. The police is called in. But Sneha is not kidnapped. She is in the midst of an adventure, an adventure of a different kind. The Missing Girl tries to spark an interest in science in young readers."

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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Make a Wish [Chapter Books for Ages 8-12]: A Modern Day Fairy Tale

"The fairy grants Niki a wish. Niki asks for time to decide and takes the help of her friend. They consider flying cars, superpowers, favorite treats and more. Niki doesn’t want any of them. Using a superpower feels like cheating and her mother wouldn’t allow her to go flying in a car or gorge on her favourite ice cream! When Niki finds out that her classmate Amy and her father are in serious trouble, she turns to the fairy for help. Will the fairy come in time? And can she take on dangerous goons?"

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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Daksha, The Medicine Girl

"Daksha lives in a hamlet on the Himalayas. An orphan, she learns native medicine by assisting a vaidya. A chance encounter brings her to the notice of people who move her to town and admit her to a school. Daksha is unhappy there and wants to return to her hamlet – until a resourceful doctor helps her adjust to her new life. Daksha the Medicine Girl and The Missing Girl (also by the author) are used as supplementary readers in some schools in India."

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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The Forbidden Forest

"On some nights, cries of cheetahs and leopards come from the forest. Naturally, people are afraid to enter it. Why are wild animals moving from the dense jungle across the hills to the sparse forest? Has it anything to do with the factory that looks to be shut down but secretly operates? Abhi and his cousins find out in a thrilling adventure!"

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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Kids' Stories - A Boxset of 7 Books: For ages 3-6

"Super Duper Monty Monty the frog loves to hop, leap, and jump. One day he takes a big leap out of his pond and hops down the road. And lands into big trouble! The Hat Lady and her Animals Easy is a knitted dog who longs for a playmate. But Darlene, the lady who made him, keeps knitting more and more hats. Easy is disappointed until he makes a discovery … The Bird that Learned to Swim Minnie is a baby bird with a big problem: one of her wings does not open fully. Left alone while her family is out, she tries different ways to fly, and makes a wonderful discovery… Bala-Gala the Brave and Dangerous Bala-Gala lives in the forest of Gamba-Bamba, and must save himself from the crocodile, Brammy-Gommy, who lives in the River Kanga. But who is Bala-Gala? Is he is deer, a tiger, a dinosaur, or a dragon? The answer will delight kids, as will the story.  The Ant Thief Noira the ant ears a diamond ring and tells everyone it is a gift from a king, for bravery. The fact is, Noira is a thief. What does Noira do when she is found out? Which is p and Which is q? Minki has so much trouble with p and q in her alphabet set that she throws them out of the window. With p and q missing, many words become meaningless. Now nobody can say ‘please’ because it has turned into ‘lease.’ The police station and the post office can’t function and the queen must go into hiding! Hop and Chomp: A Caterpillar Story Hop, a young grasshopper, and Chomp, a caterpillar are friends. While Hop likes to explore the world around him, and to play in the grass, Chomp only eats. But Hop doesn’t mind because Chomp is a good listener. One day, Chomp disappears!"

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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The Ant Thief: Children’s Story Book that encourages Good Values

"The Ant Thief is the story of Noira, the ant who wears a diamond ring and tells everyone it is a gift from a king, for bravery. She becomes famous as the Great Traveller Ant. But the fact is Noira is a thief. One day the bees catch Noira stealing honey from their hive. What does Noira do when she is found out? Parents and children can use The Ant Thief to initiate discussions on good values, especially about: The importance of work. It is wrong to steal. One mustn't lie, or boast. This is a anytime story for both boys and girls. The hand drawn illustrations are vibrant and delightful. They are easy enough to encourage children to try them out. The Ant Thief is also available in print and as eBook."

Gita V. Reddy (Author), Susie Hackel (Narrator)

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