स्वामी और उसके दोस्त (Hindi Edition)

Book OverviewAuthor: R.K. Narayan.Setting: The fictional South Indian town of Malgudi during the 1930s under British colonial rule.Genre: Children’s Fiction / Coming-of-age Classic.Key Plot PointsThe story follows the life of Swaminathan (Swami), a ten-year-old boy, as he navigates the trials of childhood:Friendship & Rivalry: It details his relationships with his close friends Mani and Rajam. The dynamic changes significantly when Rajam, a wealthy and influential boy, joins their group.Adventures & School Life: Swami spends his days avoiding homework, dealing with strict teachers, and pursuing his greatest passion—cricket.Rebellion: Swept up in the pre-independence political fervor, Swami participates in a protest that leads to his expulsion from school and sets off a chain of events that forces him to run away from home.