The author br>Shobha Sharma, born in Patna, studied in Calcutta and Darjeeling, is currently, running a popular primary school in Patna. A widely travelled person, she has spent some wonderful holidays in the jungles of palamu and Hazaribagh. The incidents in the book are based on actual childhood experiences and memories. In the mysterious depths of the palamu forest, four city children find themselves totally spellbound by the quiet beauty of the habitat. Here they encounter many exciting animals and experience the thrill of closeness to nature. In this reserved area, Ravi, Aditya, Dilip and little shona, enjoy their holiday walking along the meandering river, discovering beautiful sights at every step, and feeling more determined than ever to conserve their country rich Flora and fauna. It is here, that by chance they stumble into something extremely suspicious and unearth what might be considered as one of the biggest racket to cruelly end the peaceful life of the magnificent creatures of the Green kingdom. The jungle adventure is a trip to remember and cherish even for those who have not been lucky enough to have had a glimpse of nature at its best.