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Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
Unmasked: Stories From The Pandemic is a collection of eighteen intimate short stories that reveal the human side of lockdown and the year 2020. Written by award-winning Paro Anand, this literary collection explores fear, resilience, and connection through relatable characters, making it ideal for adult readers and older teens seeking comfort, insight, and warmth during challenging times.
Structured as standalone yet thematically linked pieces, the book unfolds through the voices of neighbors, families, and friends who navigate uncertainty with courage. Paro Anand's performance storytelling background shines as each story reads with immediacy, rhythm, and humanity—characters feel familiar, struggles feel real, and moments of quiet hope arrive with tenderness. Among them are a mother and son trying to make ends meet, and a woman battling domestic abuse. The collection balances heartache with resilience and invites readers to pause, reflect, and find courage in shared experience.
Written in accessible, lyrical prose, the stories unfold with warmth and pace that keep you turning pages. From intimate domestic moments to larger reflections on community and hope, Unmasked: Stories From The Pandemic offers a compassionate lens on how people cope, adapt, and support one another when the world changes overnight.
After finishing Unmasked: Stories From The Pandemic, readers will feel understood, steadier, and more connected to their own resilience. The collection invites contemplation of our shared humanity and leaves a lasting sense of hope that stays with you long after you turn the last page.
Product Details
Author
Paro Anand
Publisher
Puffin
Language
English
SKU
BK0437889
ISBN
9780143452416
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
15% Off
Paro Anand is an Indian author known for children’s and young adult fiction that addresses social issues with sensitivity and realism. Her work encourages empathy and awareness among young readers. The author’s work continues to be widely read and valued for originality, clarity, and lasting relevance among diverse readers. The author’s work continues to be widely read and valued for originality, clarity, and lasting relevance among diverse readers.