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Mercury's Day is Longer Than Its Year
“On Mercury, a single day (sunrise to sunrise) lasts about 176 Earth days, while its year (one orbit around the Sun) is about 88 Earth days.”
Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old Girl
"In 1930, 11-year-old Venetia Burney suggested the name "Pluto" for the newly discovered planet, and it was officially adopted."
Neptune's Winds Are the Fastest in the Solar System
" Winds on Neptune can reach speeds over 1,000 miles per hour."
The Human Brain Has Around 100 Billion Nerve Cells
" The human brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons, making it an incredibly complex organ."

Mercury's Day is Longer Than Its Year
“On Mercury, a single day (sunrise to sunrise) lasts about 176 Earth days, while its year (one orbit around the Sun) is about 88 Earth days.”

Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old Girl
"In 1930, 11-year-old Venetia Burney suggested the name "Pluto" for the newly discovered planet, and it was officially adopted."

Neptune's Winds Are the Fastest in the Solar System
" Winds on Neptune can reach speeds over 1,000 miles per hour."

The Human Brain Has Around 100 Billion Nerve Cells
" The human brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons, making it an incredibly complex organ."
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Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed
This novel tells the story of Amal, a Pakistani girl who dreams of becoming a teacher..
Amal is a bright, ambitious girl living in a rural Pakistani village. She dreams of becoming a teacher and continuing her education. However, her life takes a sudden turn when she accidentally insults the son of a powerful local landlord, Jawad Sahib. As punishment, she is forced into indentured servitude at the Khan estate, where she must work under harsh conditions. Despite the injustice, Amal refuses to give up on her dreams. She learns to read between the lines of power and injustice and discovers the courage to challenge corruption and fight for not only her own freedom but that of others. Themes: Gender and education rights Social justice and resistance Power dynamics in rural societies Hope and perseverance Why It’s Powerful: It sheds light on the real-world issue of bonded labor and the importance of education and empowerment, especially for girls.
Location: Ekata Book store

The Glass Town Game by Catherynne M. Valente
This whimsical, richly imaginative novel follows the young Brontë siblings—Charlotte, Emily, Branwell, and Anne...
This whimsical, richly imaginative novel follows the young Brontë siblings—Charlotte, Emily, Branwell, and Anne—who are transported into a fantasy world of their own creation called Glass Town. What starts as a game becomes a real adventure, full of strange creatures, living toys, and fantastical battles. Each sibling must grapple with both internal and external struggles, drawing on their creativity and courage to find their way home. Themes: Power of imagination and storytelling Sibling relationships Escaping grief and trauma through creativity The blurry line between fiction and reality Why It’s Powerful: It’s a love letter to creativity and literature, showing how storytelling can be both a coping mechanism and a means of empowerment.
Location: Ekata Book store

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson survives a plane crash and finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet his mother gave him....
Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson survives a plane crash and finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet his mother gave him. With no survival training, Brian must learn to build shelter, hunt for food, and protect himself from the elements and wildlife. Over time, he transforms from a scared, dependent boy into a self-reliant and resilient survivor. His journey is not just physical but deeply emotional, marked by growth, reflection, and a deeper understanding of himself. Themes: Man vs. nature Resilience and survival Self-reliance and maturity Emotional growth Why It’s Powerful: A classic survival story that emphasizes inner strength, adaptation, and the impact of nature on personal transformation.
Location: Ekata Book store

Restart by Gordon Korman
Chase Ambrose was once the star athlete and biggest bully at his school—until he falls off a roof and suffers amnesia...
Chase Ambrose was once the star athlete and biggest bully at his school—until he falls off a roof and suffers amnesia. With no memory of who he was, Chase gets a chance to start over. As he rebuilds his life, he sees the stark contrast between how he perceives himself and how others view him based on his past. He slowly earns back trust, navigates complicated friendships, and confronts who he used to be vs. who he wants to be. Themes: Identity and second chances Bullying and its impact Redemption and forgiveness Growth and empathy Why It’s Powerful: A thought-provoking story about personal change, this book invites readers to think about whether people can truly change and how our actions define us.
Location: Ekata Book store


