{"product_id":"9780143332299","title":"Puffin Lives","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis children’s educational book offers a clear, engaging biography for curious readers, tracing a Bengal-born luminary who helped shape literature, education, and India’s freedom movement. Its central message is that creativity, learning, and public service can spark lasting change. Aimed at readers aged 9 and up who love history, poetry, and inspiring life stories, the tone is thoughtful, uplifting, and respectful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a story-led non-fiction narrative, the book uses vivid anecdotes and little-known facts to map Rabindranath Tagore’s journey—from early schooling to his emergence as a poet, writer, artist, and reformer. It links education reform to a lifelong vision of learning communities like Shantiniketan and traces the evolution of his poetry, prose, novels, and short stories. The book also situates his achievements as Asia’s first Nobel Laureate and his role in inspiring a nation through Jana Gana Mana.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will experience accessible, engaging content that blends personal milestones with broader cultural context. The prose is clear and inviting, encouraging reflection on how education, creativity, and leadership can drive social change. This approach makes complex ideas approachable for younger readers and curious adults alike, offering a tangible connection between literary achievement and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnecdotes from schooling and early life, revealing the roots of a celebrated creative voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive look at poetry, prose, novels, and short stories showing evolution across genres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of education reform and the vision behind a renowned learning community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, story-driven writing with period-appropriate context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorically grounded moments that connect literature to cultural and national identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of a remarkable figure who blended art, education, and nation-building. It nurtures curiosity, appreciation for literature and history, and confidence in recognizing how powerful ideas can influence generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540437348569,"sku":"BK0032912","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71w70xx7_7L._SL1500.jpg?v=1779278971","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143332299","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}