Dhruv and Tara: The Great Indian History Quiz - When Rivals become teammates!

Dhruv and Tara: The Great Indian History Quiz by Amish Tripathi is an adventurous middle-grade story about rivalry, teamwork and the fascinating stories of India's past. Dhruv Trivedi is competitive and confident, while Tara Dhoba is curious, book-loving and never afraid to challenge him. When they are chosen to represent their school at the Great Indian History Quiz, the rivals must learn to work together. As they prepare, they discover stories of forgotten queens, ancient universities, scientific achievements and hidden historical symbols. Can they overcome their differences and succeed as a team?

Recommended age: 8–15 years

Genre: Middle Grade Fiction, Historical Adventure, Indian History, School Stories, Humour, Friendship and Teamwork

Why children will enjoy it:

• Turns learning about Indian history into an exciting adventure
• Features two contrasting characters whose rivalry develops into teamwork
• Introduces lesser-known historical figures, discoveries and achievements
• Encourages curiosity, questioning and a love of learning
• Combines humour, competition, friendship and historical discoveries
• Offers an engaging choice for readers interested in quizzes and history

Read-alikes: The Wonder That Was India for Young Readers, The History of India for Children, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition, The Adventures of Feluda by Satyajit Ray, historical adventure stories by Subhadra Sen Gupta

Borrow from BookJoy Library: Make history an adventure with BookJoy Library. Members can borrow this book from our curated children's and young readers' collection near Kanakapura Main Road, Bangalore, or enjoy book delivery across Bangalore through our membership plans.