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Our Nana Was A Nutcase
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248 pages, Paperback
Published September 16, 2015
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May 15, 2024
What a warm and hearty read. A perfect children's book for adults!
October 18, 2022
A very cute and meaningful book.. nothing fancy but beautiful
May 16, 2017
This wonderful book is about a madcap family consisting of four siblings living with their Nana (grandpa) in the picturesque hill station of Mahaparbatpur. The kids' parents are globe-trotting, jet-setting diplomats who leave the kids to be raised by their grandpa (as soon as they learn to walk) rather than dragging them around the world with them. The flip side is that they are never around for birthdays or Diwalis or any kind of milestone in their kids' lives, which the kids resent.
But their Nana more than makes up for the parents' absence. A retired Army surgeon, he is a glorious mix of discipline and crazy fun. He nicknames his grandkids as General Gosling, Major Duckling and Privates Dumpling and Dingaling. Everything to do with the kids' education is done wth military precision and thoroughness- they are inspected everyday for neatness and tidiness, shown the stars and planets and the majestic Himalayas through Nana's telescope, mealtimes are punctual to the dot, homework is done (and checked) every evening. But all this is made into an entertaining adventure by Nana's madcap sense of fun and his deep love for his grandchildren.
All goes as merry as a marriage bell till Nana starts showing unmistakable signs of being ill- he loses balance, finds it difficult to walk, forgets things and at times, even fails to recognise his grandkids. The kids are worried, yet do their best to look after their Nana....but their (largely absent) parents have other (ominous) plans- of putting Nana in a 'home', and sending the kids to boarding school. How can the household prevent this from happening?
I LOVED the characters in this book... but best of all is Nana. His sense of fun, his devotion to his work, his passion for discipline and most of all, his boundless love for his family make him one of the standout characters of Indian literature. Everyone who reads this book will want to have a Nana like him. I know I do. :)
A more detailed review is posted on my blog, at: https://www.facebook.com/thebookchief...
But their Nana more than makes up for the parents' absence. A retired Army surgeon, he is a glorious mix of discipline and crazy fun. He nicknames his grandkids as General Gosling, Major Duckling and Privates Dumpling and Dingaling. Everything to do with the kids' education is done wth military precision and thoroughness- they are inspected everyday for neatness and tidiness, shown the stars and planets and the majestic Himalayas through Nana's telescope, mealtimes are punctual to the dot, homework is done (and checked) every evening. But all this is made into an entertaining adventure by Nana's madcap sense of fun and his deep love for his grandchildren.
All goes as merry as a marriage bell till Nana starts showing unmistakable signs of being ill- he loses balance, finds it difficult to walk, forgets things and at times, even fails to recognise his grandkids. The kids are worried, yet do their best to look after their Nana....but their (largely absent) parents have other (ominous) plans- of putting Nana in a 'home', and sending the kids to boarding school. How can the household prevent this from happening?
I LOVED the characters in this book... but best of all is Nana. His sense of fun, his devotion to his work, his passion for discipline and most of all, his boundless love for his family make him one of the standout characters of Indian literature. Everyone who reads this book will want to have a Nana like him. I know I do. :)
A more detailed review is posted on my blog, at: https://www.facebook.com/thebookchief...
December 15, 2016
This review was first published at The Era I Lived In
The book opens on a chirpy note introducing the readers to the wacky side of the family. I could feel a smile settle on my lips right from the start that did change in size as I read along but the fuzzy warmth never left my heart alone. The book has been written keeping readers of 12 years and onwards in mind. Being a parent, I encountered many important life-lessons that I’d love to revisit from time to time.
The book is a winner in entertaining, rich, lucid narration peppered with impressive metaphors and above all spinning a very inspiring yet relatable sequence of events. This book offers beautiful lessons in compassion at various levels that I’m sure young readers would tremendously benefit from while enjoying reading this book.
I wish to congratulate the author for a successful portrayal of the climax in a way that it was both a thriller but at the same time gifted important reminders for the adult readers. Each of the characters tell a tale of the love with which the author has created them and Nana is the loveliest of them all. I couldn’t help but adore Nana for his devotion towards his family, his loving, caring ways of teaching valuable lessons to the kids, his dedication towards his work and cars, his impeccable sense of humor, his passion for discipline and fun ways of teaching self-efficacy to his grandchildren.
This book is a winner of hearts and a highly recommended read for all children aged 12 and above. I believe it would make for an unputdownable read for the adults if they enjoy reading heart-warming stories that make them giggle, revel in nostalgia and yearn to be a similar parent or a grand-parent just like the protagonist of the book is.
The book is a breezy read that is sure to hit a sweet spot and lovingly make place for itself in reader’s favorites. This is the first book I’ve read from Ranjit Lal’s mighty pen and am determined to read many more in the days to come.
The book opens on a chirpy note introducing the readers to the wacky side of the family. I could feel a smile settle on my lips right from the start that did change in size as I read along but the fuzzy warmth never left my heart alone. The book has been written keeping readers of 12 years and onwards in mind. Being a parent, I encountered many important life-lessons that I’d love to revisit from time to time.
The book is a winner in entertaining, rich, lucid narration peppered with impressive metaphors and above all spinning a very inspiring yet relatable sequence of events. This book offers beautiful lessons in compassion at various levels that I’m sure young readers would tremendously benefit from while enjoying reading this book.
I wish to congratulate the author for a successful portrayal of the climax in a way that it was both a thriller but at the same time gifted important reminders for the adult readers. Each of the characters tell a tale of the love with which the author has created them and Nana is the loveliest of them all. I couldn’t help but adore Nana for his devotion towards his family, his loving, caring ways of teaching valuable lessons to the kids, his dedication towards his work and cars, his impeccable sense of humor, his passion for discipline and fun ways of teaching self-efficacy to his grandchildren.
This book is a winner of hearts and a highly recommended read for all children aged 12 and above. I believe it would make for an unputdownable read for the adults if they enjoy reading heart-warming stories that make them giggle, revel in nostalgia and yearn to be a similar parent or a grand-parent just like the protagonist of the book is.
The book is a breezy read that is sure to hit a sweet spot and lovingly make place for itself in reader’s favorites. This is the first book I’ve read from Ranjit Lal’s mighty pen and am determined to read many more in the days to come.
January 8, 2017
Good book about family togetherness. Inspiring story. The main plot did not reveal till the end. It was my 1st Ranjit Lal book which encourages me to read more of his works.
November 27, 2022
4.25 stars!
THIS! This, oh, this is such a beautiful story of the relationship between a grandfather and his grandchildren. I’ve never seen either of my grandfathers since both of them passed before I was born. So this book was like a punch of nostalgia for people I’ve never met and never will meet, but who I have a strong blood connection with.
Our Nana Was A Nutcase is about 4 children and their Nana (maternal grandfather). The kids’ parents are diplomats and have to travel around a lot, which is why they’ve left the kids in their Nana’s care. Nana, a retired Army Colonel, brings them up in a loving atmosphere. From waking the children up with a bugle to addressing them with Army ranks to taking them out on adventurous ‘missions’ – Nana does the whole thing. And the kids obviously love their Nana to no end. But what happens when Nana starts forgetting things? What happens when the world they know is about to be upended?
I bought this ebook AGES ago and I kept putting it off for some reason. But I’m so happy that I decided to pick it up and read it. It’s beautiful, it’s warm, it’s heartwarming, it’s nostalgic, it’s like a warm embrace, it’s like a story by the fireplace, it’s everything good! If you haven’t read this book, I beg you, please read it. Please, please go and pick it up. It will be worth it.
(Taken from my August 2022 wrap up on my blog: August 2022 Wrap Up)
THIS! This, oh, this is such a beautiful story of the relationship between a grandfather and his grandchildren. I’ve never seen either of my grandfathers since both of them passed before I was born. So this book was like a punch of nostalgia for people I’ve never met and never will meet, but who I have a strong blood connection with.
Our Nana Was A Nutcase is about 4 children and their Nana (maternal grandfather). The kids’ parents are diplomats and have to travel around a lot, which is why they’ve left the kids in their Nana’s care. Nana, a retired Army Colonel, brings them up in a loving atmosphere. From waking the children up with a bugle to addressing them with Army ranks to taking them out on adventurous ‘missions’ – Nana does the whole thing. And the kids obviously love their Nana to no end. But what happens when Nana starts forgetting things? What happens when the world they know is about to be upended?
I bought this ebook AGES ago and I kept putting it off for some reason. But I’m so happy that I decided to pick it up and read it. It’s beautiful, it’s warm, it’s heartwarming, it’s nostalgic, it’s like a warm embrace, it’s like a story by the fireplace, it’s everything good! If you haven’t read this book, I beg you, please read it. Please, please go and pick it up. It will be worth it.
(Taken from my August 2022 wrap up on my blog: August 2022 Wrap Up)
March 3, 2019
A nice and amazing book you must read
April 9, 2019
it is a touching story and it is a family book.
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June 23, 2019Character sketch of grandfather
November 22, 2016
A simple book, but it took me back to my childhood. The times we used to go on holidays to our Nana's place (no, my mother wasn't working and Nana wasn't ex-army) and the fun we had.
It touches upon a big issue of children growing up with grandparents when both parents are working. While agreeing with the practical aspects, the book depicts an extreme situation.
While reading, one falls in love with the nut-case Nana as well as the brats.
Lively light reading and brings out certain very valid points about children's growing up and the inputs of life necessary for them.
Very redable, though the end appears a bit melodramatic.
It touches upon a big issue of children growing up with grandparents when both parents are working. While agreeing with the practical aspects, the book depicts an extreme situation.
While reading, one falls in love with the nut-case Nana as well as the brats.
Lively light reading and brings out certain very valid points about children's growing up and the inputs of life necessary for them.
Very redable, though the end appears a bit melodramatic.
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