As a seven-year-old growing up in a rubber plantation in Malaysia, books like 'The Famous Five' were pure escapism, but they didn't always pass muster — especially when dealing with minorities.
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Should Enid Blyton Books Be Shelved for Good?
Children consuming books riddled with gender norms, ridiculous stereotypes and pompous notions of ‘the English sense of honour’ is disconcerting.
My ‘Beautiful Bond’ With Books
Books offer a lot more than just momentary escape. They quietly draw you in, take you on a psychological adventure, and leave you yearning for more.