Under The Chinar Tree

Near Srinagar, there is a village known as Azambad. Azambad is the home for Zubi and Izu, two children who live in the village with their loving and hard-working parents. Under the Chinar Tree is a story that takes you deep into the valleys and mountains, it will take you over the bridge of the Sona River and into the forest to spot the colourful Monal bird. Under the Chinar Tree is a story book for children and it brings the beauty of the valley alive for the reader. Izu watched the train engine, with its carriages twist snakelike around a corner, the train horn hooted loudly, echoing through the valley, and smoke spiralled upwards disappearing into the sky. Izu waited for the last carriage to pass and then he started walking towards the village market. The streets were damp and there was a mist in the air. The wind carried the scent of Litchi and Cherries to Izu and the boy breathed in deeply. He loved his home, the valley. But Izu missed his father who had to travel so much and stay away from home...