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How I taught my grandmother to read and other stories is a collection of juvenile short stories drawn from the author’s own life. Each tale captures a real incident, blending personal narrative with the universal themes of learning, family, and culture. The volume offers readers a genuine portrait of the author’s experiences, told in simple, engaging prose.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Sudhā Mūrti
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