Who wrote this book ?

R.K. Narayan, the author of the book, is one of India's most beloved storytellers. He created the imaginary town of Malgudi, where all his stories are set. His writing is simple, full of humor, and packed with feelings. He's like the Roald Dahl of India-only more Indian and less weird! Swami and Friends was his very first novel, and it introduced readers to Malgudi and its unforgettable people.

Did you know?

R.K. Narayan's work was brought to life on screen too! The popular TV series Malgudi Days, directed by Shankar Nag and aired in the 1980s, featured several episodes based on Swami and Friends. It became a classic and introduced Swami to kids all across India through television. ?? Later, a full-length film titled Malgudi Days (2020, Kannada) was also inspired by Narayan's world, bringing the warmth and nostalgia of Malgudi to a new generation. Go ahead and watch the show on Amazon Prime Video-it's a treat! And don't forget to invite your parents too. They might enjoy it even more than you… it's a trip down memory lane for them!

Memorable quotes from the book

"Swaminathan realized that he had never been so completely and helplessly alone in life."

(A tender moment showing how deeply we feel things even as kids.)

"You must learn to be brave, Swami."

(Sometimes, growing up is all about learning to be brave.)