{"product_id":"9780140128420","title":"Time Stops At Shamli","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of short, character‑driven stories for readers who love thoughtful fiction. Set in the heartland of India among Himalayan foothills and lush forests, these tales celebrate quiet courage, honesty, and fidelity through the lives of ordinary villagers and travelers. The intended reader is someone who enjoys gentle, uplifting narratives, suitable for curious children and adults alike, with a warm, comforting, and hopeful tone. Ideal for family reading and classroom use, this is a children’s educational book that invites thoughtful discussion and activity-based learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe stories unfold through intimate portraits of villagers, a respected teacher, and visiting characters. The writing is simple yet luminous, weaving natural beauty with moments of loss, resilience, and grace. A steady faith in God, family, and neighbor threads through each page, offering a vivid snapshot of a world that feels both deeply rooted and slowly changing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading is story-led and atmosphere-rich, with vivid sensory descriptions that invite readers to pause, notice details, and imagine the landscapes. The pace is measured, making the experiences approachable for slower readers or family read-aloud sessions. The tales explore loss, social tensions, and the quiet strength of community, without sensational twists, leaving space for reflection and personal resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple, character-driven stories set in rural India with universal themes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of courage, honesty, fidelity, resilience, and neighborly care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid descriptions of forests, hills, and village life that spark the imagination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible prose that supports reading aloud or independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimeless values and gentle moral insights that invite reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain empathy for ordinary people and a deeper appreciation for community, faith, and quiet perseverance. The collection offers a hopeful perspective on life’s challenges and a lasting sense of connection to the world just beyond the doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540380102873,"sku":"BK0025297","price":225.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91KEwTikuxL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776664200","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140128420","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}