Shunila Prim

Never in a hurry to grow up I savoured every flavour of the Spring...

A bubbly and mischievous child, Mohini believed in her mother's advice - Enjoy school and do well, you can do anything.

'The Trail ' is a journey of friends who studied together and blossomed into accomplished young ladies.

They faced the seasons of school life together, assisting each other all the way to college, chasing their dreams. The story will carry readers back to their own childhood, the most carefree and precious stage of everyone's life.

‘I have noticed the road that leads into the jungle, you mean you live there, in a jungle?’ This casual remark by a colleague stayed in my mind and also motivated me to pen down stories about life in the jungle through the eyes of young children living there. In the busy urban life everyone looks forward to time spent in open spaces, fresh air, amidst the sound of silence that nature provides. The company of nature relaxes us, removes our stress and worries. It also motivates our thoughts to do something creative with a positive direction!

Wake up the little child in you and enjoy an insight into life enjoyed by children in a virtual jungle not far from the hustle bustle of the city life.

This collection of stories based on real life experiences of houses, couples and families turned into homes will surely bring back forgotten memories, joyous and memorable experiences, and time spent with extended families, read neighbours! Readers may bring out albums to refresh memories of time forgotten to enjoy the growing years of their children, in school uniform, enjoying picnics and birthdays, and relive the magic of days past!

Every house has a personality, an identity, a unique environment which grooms the lives of those residing within its walls. Children find their roots and grow together with strong emotions of togetherness. A house is a strong structure where every being returns before darkness falls, be it animals, birds or humans. After all, “Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.”- aptly said by William J. Bennett.

The author's first book, ‘The Trail’, secured 2nd Rank in the LiFT Award 2022 in the Category: Literature and Fiction.

The author’s second book, ‘Road That Leads to The Jungle’, secured 1st Rank in the LiFT Award 2024 in the Category: Children and Young Adults.