"It was a wonderful experience interacting with you and appreciate the way you have planned and executed the whole publication process within the agreed timelines.”
Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalHow is it that the cat family gets the “lion’s share” of all the limelight (from Share Khan the tiger to Simba the lion to the Pink Panther and Cat Woman!)??
Maybe because we have not yet discovered the wilderness of the dog family (especially the wild ones, not domesticated)??
Journey through the fascinating world and life of “Clumsy”, an African Wild Dog and explore the mysteries of their survival and nurturing!
“Clumsy Diaries” unravels as a self autobiography of Clumsy, from his birth to death out in the jungles of Africa and beyond!
Live through Clumsy’s emotions, challenges, wins and near misses, relationships, thoughts and not the least, dreams!
Cherish the detailed intricacies as well as the highs and lows of “The Life of an African Wild Dog”, through his very own eyes!
And come to think of it, how is their life any different from any of ours us Humans???
Embark on this wild journey and discover for yourself!!!
Arya Dharod
Arya Dharod (10) lives with his parents and grand-parents in Hyderabad, India. He is studying Grade 6 in Indus International School. Arya has been an avid reader from a very young age and developed a flair for writing from the age of seven. His passions include watching movies, Indian food and chilling out with family. He loves learning about any subject under the sun.
Clumsy Diaries is an inspiration from his ten day stay in the private game reserves of & Beyond Ngala and & Beyond Phinda; and being ‘out in the wild’ for ten hours each day! It has been hand written and edited by Arya, after returning back from their South African holiday in October 2016.
Ayan Dharod (7) is Arya’s younger brother and studying Grade 2 in the same school. He shares his passions of reading and watching movies with his elder brother. Besides, he loves arts, drama, running and having fun with Arya. All the illustrations and drawings in this book are Ayan’s creations, including the cover page.
