THE HEROES AMONG US: 25 EXTRAORDINARY INDIANS

Category Children
Format Paperback
Imprint Rupa
Price 395

ISBN: 978-93-6156-194-8
Pages: 216 pages
Date: 5th February 2025

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Ever wondered what it takes to shape a nation, conquer the skies, or inspire millions? The Heroes Among Us: 25 Extraordinary Indians gives children aged 8 to12 a backstage pass to the lives of those who changed India forever.
Fly with Rakesh Sharma to space, climb the Everest with Bachendri Pal, and cheer as Kapil Dev lifts the World Cup. Meet pioneers like Kiran Bedi, who redefined courage, and Verghese Kurien, who turned a nation’s dream of self-reliance into reality. Each story brims with determination, resilience, and the power to make a difference.
With vibrant illustrations, this book is more than a collection of biographies—it’s a time machine, a telescope, and a mirror. A time machine to the past, a telescope to dreams yet to come, and a mirror for every child to see the hero within.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Sanjeev Sanyal is an economist and a writer. His bestselling books range from maritime history and economics to satirical short stories. He was born in Kolkata, attended Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi, before going to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He currently lives in Delhi, where he serves as an economic adviser to the Prime Minister of India.
Sonia Mehta is a children’s author whose books have sold nearly half a million copies and been translated into over eight languages. Her books focus on themes like the environment, value-education, and India. She is the co-founder of Quadrum, a company creating children’s books for global publishers. She believes storytelling is the best way to build lifelong readers.