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Grabber by Nirmal Pulickal and Zean Zachary | Book review

Book review :

The Grabber is middle-grade dark fantasy based on the legend of the Black Taj that follows the story of 12 yrs old Nuru who was chosen by Mumtaz to fulfill the prophecy of fighting the evil sorcerer buried under The Black Taj with sixty-four severed hands that built the White Taj Mahal. The intriguing storyline with beautful illustrations or pictures hook the reader from the beginning till the end.

This is the story of the black Taj - symbol of hate. Nuru the young lad of Baldev who is curious about  folklore, befriended a friendly Djinn Mumtaz, who helped him acquire magical skills. During one such adventure in the deep forests, Nuru meets Jack a soldier from the British army, as both escape from being hunted by the devil.

How is the legend of a Black Taj, the haunted twin of the magnificent Taj Mahal related to what is happening in Nuru’s village? Will Nuru and Jack be able to join hands to end this otherworldly creature forms the rest of the story?

The author has meticulously blend the flavour of mystery, suspense and historical facts with horror. His unique vision of enlightening the kids with right and wrong deeds and how it can effect the generations is vividly depicted. Though the book has some horror element but still the dialogues of father and son to inspire him to do correct thing for the villagers is a source of inspiration for many kids and parents.

Overall, Grabber is a blend of horror and history that invokes interest in knowing how prophecy undergoes in quest of saving the world from bad spirits . The book teaches the power of friendship, the allure of the unknown, and the importance of courage in the face of adversity. A must-read for beginners seeking an immersive and unforgettable reading experience.

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