Biksu - Hindi Sushil Shukla from Shaun Tan

from Shaun Tan

violence is rearing its head in the world around them

I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking about

Some come with pets

After the tragic death of his mother

Biksu - Hindi Sushil Shukla from Shaun TanProduct Description A boy of 12 years, Biksu, leaves his home, his family and his village behind to join a missionary boarding school. So, begins a colourful journey until he is gone. Based on a real life story, Biksus diary takes us into the inner world of a teenage boy. Beautifully illustrated by Rajkumari in Madhubani, and scripted in Chhota Nagpuri by Varun Grover, is a book curated for readers older than 12 years of age.