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The Case of Makhan Singh's Smelly Lunch

The Case of Makhan Singh's Smelly Lunch

Published in
2022

Description

A chapter book about bullying and standing up for youself. Life can be complicated when you're an 8-year-old boy who has had to move and change schools in the middle of the school year. Makhan is worried about making friends at his new school, and it gets even worse than he imagined on his first day of school. He opens up his lunch box only to discover that the kids at his new school think his lunch is stinky. Makhan is so confused because his homemade curries smell perfectly normal to him. When they start calling him ‘smelly’, Makhan starts to think they're right and feels embarrassed about himself. Kids should never feel embarrassed about themselves and the things that they like and the things that make them unique.That's what Makhan discovers too and in that process he learns to stand up for himself and for others too. Details
Age
6-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
122 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Encourages empathy and understanding of cultural diversity.
  • Addresses the important issue of bullying in schools.
  • Promotes self-confidence and the celebration of one's heritage.
  • Provides a relatable narrative for children dealing with similar issues.