“ALICE IN WONDERLAND “
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous children’s books ever written. It became a success from the moment it was published, in 1865. Since then, it has been translated in 80 languages, adapted for theatre, television, and today it is one of the most quoted works in English literature.
Alice is a young girl who falls asleep and dreams about a place where all sorts of animals and things can speak and she can change her own size by eating or drinking different food items. You can tell right from the start that it is quite the wonderland. It all begins when she spots a white rabbit who can not only speak in English but actually carries a pocketwatch with him. He seems to be in a hurry as he keeps on checking the time and repeating the phrase -- "I shall be too late!" Alice finds this very intriguing and starts following the rabbit. And this is how she accidentally falls into a rabbit hole. Here, she see through a tiny door, a beautiful garden and it seems so green and luscious to her that she feels she must go there to play. But how will she get through the tiny door? What adventures lie ahead for Alice in this wonderland?
Read "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll to find out.
I enjoyed reading this book so much that I wish I had read it when I was younger. Young people should read this book because it opens up a world of adventure and makes our imagination run wild. At the same time, its writing style is such that the young reader will learn new things in an interesting way. It is an excellent book to read if you want to brush up on your English and have fun in the process. If you've read it as a child, I would suggest that you read it again as it would hold a deeper meaning for you now.
This story is about growing up and learning how the world works. It allows the reader to believe that one does not have to simply submit to the norms of his or her society and that it is okay to raise one's voice against cruelty and injustice. I believe that these ideas need to be engrained in our hearts if we want to make this world a safer and better place to live in.
Submitted by Shraddha Juyal,
3rd year English Honors student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11,
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17.
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous children’s books ever written. It became a success from the moment it was published, in 1865. Since then, it has been translated in 80 languages, adapted for theatre, television, and today it is one of the most quoted works in English literature.
Alice is a young girl who falls asleep and dreams about a place where all sorts of animals and things can speak and she can change her own size by eating or drinking different food items. You can tell right from the start that it is quite the wonderland. It all begins when she spots a white rabbit who can not only speak in English but actually carries a pocketwatch with him. He seems to be in a hurry as he keeps on checking the time and repeating the phrase -- "I shall be too late!" Alice finds this very intriguing and starts following the rabbit. And this is how she accidentally falls into a rabbit hole. Here, she see through a tiny door, a beautiful garden and it seems so green and luscious to her that she feels she must go there to play. But how will she get through the tiny door? What adventures lie ahead for Alice in this wonderland?
Read "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll to find out.
I enjoyed reading this book so much that I wish I had read it when I was younger. Young people should read this book because it opens up a world of adventure and makes our imagination run wild. At the same time, its writing style is such that the young reader will learn new things in an interesting way. It is an excellent book to read if you want to brush up on your English and have fun in the process. If you've read it as a child, I would suggest that you read it again as it would hold a deeper meaning for you now.
This story is about growing up and learning how the world works. It allows the reader to believe that one does not have to simply submit to the norms of his or her society and that it is okay to raise one's voice against cruelty and injustice. I believe that these ideas need to be engrained in our hearts if we want to make this world a safer and better place to live in.
Submitted by Shraddha Juyal,
3rd year English Honors student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11,
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17.
OLIVER TWIST
BY CHARLES DICKENS
BY CHARLES DICKENS
*Book is available in the Children Section of the Library.
Oliver Twist is one of Charles Dickens' best known novels.
This is the story of an orphan who struggles to find his fortune in life. Though he never really had a chance to know his mother, he feels deeply connected to her and misses her every now and then. He grows up in a workhouse where he isn't fed or clothed properly and is made to work hard all day. At the age of 10, when he politely asks for more food, he is instead sent away to work for a family. Though he recieves more food from them, he is still treated very poorly. And so he escapes it by running away to London, diving further into the sea of danger. Before leaving for London, however, he meets his best friend, Dick, who wishes him the best of fortune for his new journey. They never meet again but Dick's words stay with Oliver through all the challenges that he faces in London. What are these challenges? And how does Oliver deal with them? Read 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens to find out.
I absolutely loved the book and I believe that every child should read it. First of all, it gives great insight into the life of an orphan and acquaints the reader of his struggles and thoughts. And secondly, it strikes the perfect balance between the cruelty that can be seen in the world and the kindness that can be found in this same world. Throughout the story, Oliver faces many struggles and though his situations keep changing, his heart remains pure. His tale is full of optimism and it revolves around the idea that good things happen to good people and that Karma catches on with everyone. Yes, the end may seem like things have magically worked in Oliver's favor. But after all that struggle, I believe he deserves it. As for the reader, I think this world can be very cruel sometimes, and believing in a little magic will do no harm to anybody.
Review submitted by Shraddha Juyal,
3rd year English Honours student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11,
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17
3rd year English Honours student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11,
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17
A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
BY
CHARLES DICKENS
The book is available in the Children Section of the Library
BY
CHARLES DICKENS
The book is available in the Children Section of the Library
This novella by Charles Dickens has been so well received that the readers often make it a tradition to read it out loud with their families on Christmas day every year.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a detestable character, he is unnecessarily bitter and refuses to take part in any joyful occasions. He is insensitive and disrespectful towards the people around him and is always looking to save money, even if it comes at the cost of depriving the poor people of food and his employees of a day off on Christmas. But does money really make him happy and keep him satisfied?
It is the night before Christmas, Scrooge is returning home from his office just like he would on any other day but he is completely unaware of what awaits him at his house. It is the ghost of his old business partner, Marley. More such meetings follow and the ghosts show him what he has missed in the past, what he is still missing in the present and what he will miss out on in the future if he doesn't mend his ways. They also shed light on the consequences of his actions and his selfishness on his employees and their family members. But why do these ghosts pick Scrooge for such an encounter? And do these meetings have any effect on him? Read 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens to find out.
It is the night before Christmas, Scrooge is returning home from his office just like he would on any other day but he is completely unaware of what awaits him at his house. It is the ghost of his old business partner, Marley. More such meetings follow and the ghosts show him what he has missed in the past, what he is still missing in the present and what he will miss out on in the future if he doesn't mend his ways. They also shed light on the consequences of his actions and his selfishness on his employees and their family members. But why do these ghosts pick Scrooge for such an encounter? And do these meetings have any effect on him? Read 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens to find out.
We tend to get so engrossed in our work that we forget to take care of ourselves. People stop eating, sleeping and communicating with their loved ones when the hunger for success and money takes over them. Under such circumstances, it is only natural that we forget to take care of those who depend on us. This leads to the isolation of man. And the person that Scrooge is most isolated from in this novel is himself. He is more than capable of feeling empathy, love and gratitude. But over the years, he has lost touch with these emotions and the result has been unfortunate. However, there's always time to improve and to mend what we have broken. It is only a question of when we realise that our ways and beliefs need to be changed.
*Book is available in the Children Section of the Library.
Review submitted by Shraddha Juyal,
3rd year English Honours student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11, Chandigarh
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17.
3rd year English Honours student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11, Chandigarh
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17.
THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
by J.D. Salinger
by J.D. Salinger
This novel was included on Time Magazine's 2005 List of the 100 best English Language novels written since 1923, and it was also named by the Modern Library and its readers as one of the '100 best English Language novels of the 20th century'.
(source : wikipedia)
(source : wikipedia)
Holden Caulfield is a troubled teenager and it is evident from the first chapter of this book. His perception of the people around him and his ideas regarding the manner in which they treat one another makes it hard for him to stay in one school and to act like a "normal" 16 year old. But why does he act the way he does? Throughout the novel, he attempts to express his thoughts to other people but at the same time, he knows that nobody really listens to him or tries to understand him. He runs away from school and further plans on leaving his home and family. But he decides to meet his little sister, Phoebe before he leaves. They have a long conversation in the second last chapter where the story behind the title of the novel is also revealed. What troubles Holden so much that he decides to take such a big step? And does he go ahead with his plan even after talking to Phoebe?
Read 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger to find out.
Read 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger to find out.
Because this book is written from the perspective of a troubled 16 year old, I believe that it can be especially helpful for parents or anybody for that matter, who wants to understand and learn how to deal with children who may have suffered similar trauma. We can be around a child for 23 hours a day and still not know what he/she experiences during the 24th hour. It is, of course, easier to believe that young people are incapable of feeling certain emotions because they haven't seen half the word that we have. But in doing so, we restrict our children's growth and stop them from reaching their full potential.
However, this book doesn't include guidelines about what to say or how to act around these children. It instead offers the reader a chance to get inside their head and to see the world through their eyes. This, in turn, can teach us how to empathise with them. And empathy, in my opinion, goes a long way in life.
However, this book doesn't include guidelines about what to say or how to act around these children. It instead offers the reader a chance to get inside their head and to see the world through their eyes. This, in turn, can teach us how to empathise with them. And empathy, in my opinion, goes a long way in life.
Review submitted by Shraddha Juyal,
3rd year English Honours student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls-Sector 11,
intern at T.S. Central State Library-Sector 17.
3rd year English Honours student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls-Sector 11,
intern at T.S. Central State Library-Sector 17.
