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Deepak Menon

Deepak Menon

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QUOTING FROM THE TIMES OF INDIA - JANUARY 2013 :- 

Deepak Menon, a banker with a difference,left his job as a senior officer in a commercial bank in India, a year ago, to write stories to delight and gladden the hearts of adults and children alike. He narrates stories of great adventure and thrilling rescues undertaken by a little Pixie and his amazing OctoDoll, with help from myriad fantasy creatures of the enchanted
Booga Dooga land.UNQUOTE
The author has filled his first published books "Tales of the Booga Dooga Land" - The Wormus and Tales of the Booga Doog Land - Pickwick's Plan with brilliant wordplay, designed to bring chuckles to the readers of all ages, while they read through this sparkling "family together" children's book, where the author has created an entirely original and fascinating new wonderland - the Booga Dooga Land.
The author does not forget to integrate little lessons in the events which are written about in the book, designed to promote what he considers to be the most important aspect of life, “Family Values” .
These are wonderful books where he has introduced a new meaning to the word “Plan”, straight from the Booga Dooga Land.
The illustrations have been painted by Julie Sneeden of South Africa, a wonderful visualizer and internationally renowned artist whose sparkling illustrations have lighted up the book immeasurably. These books deserve a place of pride on every adult and child's bookshelf.

Betrayal (Alex and Cassidy) (Volume 2)

Betrayal (Alex and Cassidy) (Volume 2)

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<p>There is no one to trust in Nancy Ann Healy’s thrilling new novel, <i>Betrayal</i>.</p><p>FBI agent Alex Toles is relieved to return to work at the NSA after a frightening on-the-job ordeal. Her life partner, Cassidy O’Brien, and Cassidy’s seven-year-old son, have also been instrumental in healing Alex’s wounds.</p><p>But their peace is short-lived when they discover that their good friend—and President of the United States—John Merrow, has been assassinated.</p><p>Little do they know, however, that President Merrow’s death is just the beginning. Even as Alex and Cassidy are forced to confront the loss of their friend and the ramifications that will have on the global stage, they must cope with problems much closer to home.</p><p>Battling intolerance over the nature of their romantic relationship and long-hidden secrets within their families, Alex and Cassidy must confront the truth of their pasts in order to build the future they seek.</p><p>On top of it all, they must confront a conspiracy that spans multiple governments, intelligence agencies, diplomatic services, and international corporations if they are to finally discover the truth about the mysterious group known as the Collaborative—and about themselves.</p>

Story Behind The Book

Book Description – The Wormus Publication Date: November 25, 2012 | Series: Tales of the Booga Dooga Land – The Wormus Paperback: 72 pages • 5 Stars from Readers Favorite July 2013 •Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 25, 2012) •Language: English •ISBN-10: 1481081381 •ISBN-13: 978-1481081382 •Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches A delightful sequel to "Pickwick's Plan" which was the first story told by the author to his little children many years ago. The 'WORMUS' continues the adventures of the little Pixie 'Pickwick', who, accompanied by the talking and walking "OctoDoll", again goes on a rescue mission to save the Pixies, this time from the terrible Wormus, who has woken up from his sleep of a hundred years. The Wormus is eating everything on its way with a voracious appetite, and is heading straight towards Pixie Town, near the Great Booga Dooga Lake. Unique characters like the Gubble Nodder, ScOwl, the Silver Dragon and the 'Knock' who are right out of the highest echelons of fantasy children's fiction, along with the amazing trees of the great Booga Dooga Land, make this book a truly delightful and tasty cake, for both adults and children of all ages to savour for years to come.

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<div class="mt4 ttl" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;margin-top:4px;"><font size="2" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="line-height:normal;"> </span></font><a class="txtlarge gl3 gr4 reviewTitle valignMiddle" href="http://www.amazon.com/review/RVVYP13QWP923/ref=cm_cr_dp_nh_title?ie=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1481081381&amp;channel=detail-glance&amp;nodeID=283155&amp;store=books" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:4px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:3px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>Tales of the Booga Dooga Land II - The Wormus by Deepak Menon</strong></a><span class="gry valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height:normal;font-size:small;color:rgb(102,102,102);vertical-align:middle;"> July 25,</span><span class="gry valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(102,102,102);vertical-align:middle;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">2013</span><span class="gry valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;vertical-align:middle;"><font color="#000000"> </font></span><span style="color:rgb(244,131,0);font-family:Tahoma, Arial;font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;line-height:normal;">Book Review</span></div> <div class="mt4 ttl" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;margin-top:4px;color:rgb(0,0,0);"> <div style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma, Arial;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;text-align:left;width:574px;"><em><strong>Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite</strong></em><br style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;" /><br style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;" /> Tales of the Booga Dooga Land: The Wormus, by Deepak Menon, is a creative children’s story with the kind of silliness that keeps a child’s interest. When the Wormus awakens from his hundred-year sleep, he begins to eat everything in sight. The Silver Dragon can’t stop him with his fiery breath. No one knows how to stop this giant creature that will consume the entire land of Booga Dooga, especially the Pixies, because they are sweet and delicious. Father PixKix has a better idea and goes to the house of the tiniest Pixie in Pixie Town, Pickwick. Pickwick and his sidekick Octodoll rush to the sight of the destructive Wormus who is eating the Silver Mountains. Pickwick realizes that he has to come up with a proper PLAN in order to deal with the Wormus. Pickwick and Octodoll make a PLAN and return to stop the Wormus before he reaches Pixie Town. They find themselves face to face with the hungry Wormus and their PLAN is ready.<br style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;" /><br style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;" /> Deepak Menon has created something that is perhaps a candidate for a children’s classic. The double meanings that he uses for phrases like “catching one’s breath” or “losing one’s temper” add a silly twist that also gives a few gentle lessons in life. The creativity of the entire land and the larger story within which this one particular episode is set is well thought out and creates a vivid picture for the mind of a child. Tales of the Booga Dooga Land: The Wormus is a book that should be found on the shelves of all children.</div> </div> <div class="mt4 ttl" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;margin-top:4px;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-size:small;"><a class="txtlarge gl3 gr4 reviewTitle valignMiddle" href="http://www.amazon.com/review/RVVYP13QWP923/ref=cm_cr_dp_nh_title?ie=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1481081381&amp;channel=detail-glance&amp;nodeID=283155&amp;store=books" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:4px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:3px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>Tales of the Booga Dooga Land II - The Wormus by Deepak Menon</strong></a><span class="gry valignMiddle" style="color:rgb(102,102,102);vertical-align:middle;"> <span class="inlineblock txtsmall" style="font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">March 2, 2013 Amazon Customer Review</span></span></div> <div class="mt4 ath" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;margin-top:4px;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-size:small;"><span class="gr10" style="padding-right:10px;"><span class="txtsmall" style="font-size:12px;line-height:16px;"><span class="gry" style="color:rgb(102,102,102);">By</span> <strong><a class="noTextDecoration" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2C6S27LY97H4P/ref=cm_cr_dp_nh_pdp" style="color:rgb(153,102,51);margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;">Carol M. Hyland</a></strong></span></span></div> <div class="txtsmall mt4 fvavp" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;margin-top:4px;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span class="inlineblock formatVariation"><span class="gr3 gry formatKey" style="padding-right:3px;color:rgb(102,102,102);">Format:</span><span class="formatValue">Paperback</span><span class="gl7 gr7 gry" style="padding-right:7px;padding-left:7px;color:rgb(102,102,102);">|</span></span><span class="inlineblock avpOrVine"><span class="orange strong avp" style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(228,121,17);">Amazon Verified Purchase</span></span></div> <div class="mt9 reviewText" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;margin-top:9px;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0,0,0);"> <div class="drkgry" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">The Wormus<br /><br /> The second of Deepak Menon's books which follows the &quot;Tales of Booga land- Pickwick's Plan&quot; is just as enchanting as the first book. In this book we find our little Pixie hero Pickwick, and his friend OctoDoll in another high adventure. The ides of March. was upon them, the very day when a fearful creature called Wormus who had fallen from the stars over a hundred years before was destined to awaken from his long sleep.. Demoninlove, a caring and thoughtful fellow knew the very moment when Wormus opened his eyes, for the ground beneath him trembled as Wormus in a near by cave awoke, and with an insatiable appetite came out of the darkness and into the sunlight.<br /><br /> Fear gripped the little Pixie Town at the thought of this giant creature who ate mountains along with everything else in his sight, and who they knew had a particular taste for Pixies was now awake and hungry. It was old Father PixKix of 110 years who remembered well the fearsome Wormus from his childhood who enlisted Pickwick and his friend OctoDoll to put their &quot;Plan&quot; into action once again and to save them and their little village from the hungry giant.<br /><br /> Young wide eyed children will be captivated by this story and will shriek with delight at the antics of their Hero Pickwick.<br /> The Author, who weaves a tale of excitement and wonder, obviously knows his audience well, and doesn't disappoint them.<br /><br /> Beautifully illustrated, entertaining and delightful, this book along with Pickwick's Plan will undoubtedly become a classic</div> </div>