This book is the final and third part of Monisha K Gumber’s Teen book series. The first and second one being Sick of Being Healthy and Dying to Live respectively. It raises serious issues such as emotional and sexual abuse of children as well as the sensitive topic of learning disabilities. The book is written in free verse style inline with the character of a beautiful teen girl always considered dumb. The story is dark and edgy with psychedelic elements. Illustrations are added to make the raw narrative more meaningful and a visual delight for the reader. It is meant for teen girls, young adults but recommended for even parents and teachers to understand the importance of treating such children with respect and humility.

Carolyn Wells' 'Dick and Dolly' is a charming children's book that follows the adventures of two siblings, Dick and Dolly, as they navigate everyday life with curiosity and imagination. Written in a simple yet engaging style, Wells captures the essence of childhood innocence and the wonder of discovery. Set in the early 20th century, the book provides a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era, making it a delightful read for both children and adults alike. With its relatable characters and heartwarming storytelling, 'Dick and Dolly' is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. Carolyn Wells, known for her prolific writing career and contributions to children's literature, drew inspiration from her own childhood experiences to create 'Dick and Dolly.' Her keen observation of children's behavior and her ability to capture their perspectives shine through in this endearing tale. Wells' passion for storytelling and her dedication to creating meaningful literature for young readers is evident in every page of this delightful book. I highly recommend 'Dick and Dolly' to anyone looking for a heartwarming and nostalgic read that celebrates the joys of childhood. Wells' timeless story and lively characters make this book a delightful addition to any library, offering a glimpse into a simpler time and reminding us of the beauty of innocence and imagination.

Plays Pleasant - George Bernard Shaw - Plays Pleasant George Bernard Shaw - "Plays Pleasant" is a collection of four plays by George Bernard Shaw, first published in 1898: Arms and the Man; Candida; The Man of Destiny; and, You Never Can Tell. One of Bernard Shaw's most glittering comedies, Arms and the Man is a burlesque of Victorian attitudes to heroism, war and empire. In the contrast between Bluntschli, the mercenary soldier, and the brave leader, Sergius, the true nature of valour is revealed. Shaw mocks deluded idealism in Candida, when a young poet becomes infatuated with the wife of a Socialist preacher. The Man of Destiny is a witty war of words between Napoleon and a 'strange lady', while in the exuberant farce You Never Can Tell a divided family is reunited by chance. Although Shaw intended "Plays Pleasant" to be gentler comedies than those in their companion volume, "Plays Unpleasant", their prophetic satire is sharp and provocative. George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 – 2 November 1950), known at his insistence simply as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. He wrote more than sixty plays, including major works such as Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1913) and Saint Joan (1923). With a range incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Born in Dublin, Shaw moved to London in 1876, where he struggled to establish himself as a writer and novelist, and embarked on a rigorous process of self-education. By the mid-1880s he had become a respected theatre and music critic. Following a political awakening, he joined the gradualist Fabian Society and became its most prominent pamphleteer. Shaw had been writing plays for years before his first public success, Arms and the Man in 1894. Influenced by Henrik Ibsen, he sought to introduce a new realism into English-language drama, using his plays as vehicles to disseminate his political, social and religious ideas. By the early twentieth century his reputation as a dramatist was secured with a series of critical and popular successes that included Major Barbara, The Doctor's Dilemma, and Caesar and Cleopatra.

A play by one of Britain's best-selling writers Bazaar and Rummage brings together a neurotic do-gooder, a trainee social worker and three agoraphobics who have been persuaded to venture out of their homes to run a jumble sale. "As a study of agoraphobia, Bazaar and Rummage...is written with great verve, style and wit." (Benedict Nightingale); Set in an adult literacy class where the student's fear of ignorance is as much of a handicap as their inability to read, Groping for Words is a "close up of the social scrap-heap, written in a fine vein of comic indignation and giving a voice to people whose lives are mainly spent in queues and waiting rooms." (Irving Wardle, The Times); Womberang shows free spirit Rita Onions bringing joy and anarchy to the grim waiting-room of a gynaecology clinic. "A daydream of mastered fear" (New Society)