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This is a gentle, character-driven picture book about a man who must choose between his village's needs and protecting wildlife. The central dilemma—whether to endanger bird eggs or leave the village without light—involves emotional conflict but no violence or harsh content. The story celebrates environmental awareness, compassion, and responsibility while introducing themes of difficult choices and community.
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Karuppu Raja dearly loves his small village of Pothakudi. He takes great pride in being responsible for its only source of light, switching the circuit breaker on every night to power the streetlamps. But one evening, he discovers a bird's nest buried deep inside the box. He's faced with a terrible dilemma: to turn the... Karuppu Raja dearly loves his small village of Pothakudi. He takes great pride in being responsible for its only source of light, switching the circuit breaker on every night to power the streetlamps. But one evening, he discovers a bird's nest buried deep inside the box. He's faced with a terrible dilemma: to turn the switch on and destroy the nest or to leave the village in darkness until the fledgelings are born.
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- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Children's fiction
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ISBN 9781849769150 · Tate Publishing, Limited