Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jun 17: Renowned writer Kling Johnson's 'CLI-The Colt', children’s and young adults adventure fiction book released at Snehalaya, near Jubilee church Udupi here on Sunday, June 16.
Renowned psychiatrist Dr Virupaksha Devaramane addressing the gathering said, “Such books will increase creativity and vocabulary of children. So parents should motivate their children to read more and more books. Elders also learn many things from kids. Parents should tell real stories of our own lives to kids, rather than telling imaginary stories.
“Kling is a very good example of how a father got inspired by his son to write a book. If we have good intention, nature will also support us. Let this book get lots of appreciation and be a bestselling book in international market,” said Dr Virupaksha.
Another guest, Sithesh C Govind, a writer, creative director and film maker said, “We need to motivate children to read books. Only then kids will develop creativity. Creativity will comes out only if we think creatively.” He wished all the best to writer Kling.
Pastor Kishore offered prayer on the occasion.
Pastor Stevan Sarvothama was also present.
Writer Kling briefed about the book.
About the book
CLI, a young feral horse from the queen of hill station Ooty, always thought the grass was greener on the other side of the hill and dreamt of sweet beet pulp and wheat middlings served in the royal stable at Mysuru. His dream of joining the palace stable almost comes to an end when he confronts one of the world's most notorious forest brigands Meese Muniswamy Beerappan.
The miracles or life that he witnesses cruising through the south Indian Madubalai reserve a veritable treasure trove of wildlife leaves him bemused.
While the animals and birds offer him company through his journey his wish to join the stable turns out to be a mere chimera. CLI the colt is a breath-taking action packed venture tale woven around the cultural capital Mysuru using the strands of fantasy, true historical and animal facts.
About the author
Kling Johnson is at passionate actor, him maker, doodler, writer and music lover. A Civil engineer by profession, he is from the temple town of Udupi and works as a fire and life safety officer in Kasturba Hospital of Manipal University at Manipal.
The book available in all leading book selling outlets.