Raju The Flying Mouse

  It had been many days since Raju left India. One day, he felt homesick. That night, he stood on a tall tower, looking out at the city, and said goodbye to his friends. As he spread his arms, he felt a strange sensation, and to his amazement, he grew wings and took flight. As he began to fly, his ears grew bigger. Wings sprouted from his body. And with that, Raju, the little mouse, soared through the sky, heading towards his homeland, India. ******* Grandpa stopped telling the story. His grandson was dozing off. As he was about to fall asleep, he asked, "Grandpa , was that mouse you? Was that story about you?" "Maybe, my dear grandson," replied the grandpa . ******** The grandfather felt relieved and lighter. His mind was telling him to run, to see new places, to visit England and play with his grandchildren. He felt like he had grown wings, and his dreams were filled with flying through the sky. He had similar dreams when he was young, and now, in his old age, he ...

  "Have you heard of Needles?" Viraj asked. "They're three rocks in the middle of the sea that tourists flock to see. Want to go?" Raju eagerly agreed. At the location, Raju took a chairlift (rope way) and was thrilled by the experience. As he soared above the trees, he felt exhilarated, thinking it was great fun. Chintu's grandfather boasts about his English skills and poses like Shakespeare and World Worth. One day, Raju read that World Worth described daffodil flowers as beautiful. He learned that these flowers are common in England. Viraj told Raju, "Hey, there are daffodil flowers in the park nearby. Let's go!" Raju was thrilled. As he saw the daffodils, Raju felt like William Wordsworth and recited, "I wandered lonely as a cloud..." with great enthusiasm. Raju's excitement didn't stop there. After visiting Shakespeare's birthplace, he felt like a renowned writer himself. He spent some time browsing through heavy book...

  Another rhyme came to Raju's mind: "London Bridge, London Bridge, Falling Down." He saw the actual London Bridge, but it wasn't falling down. Instead, it was intact. Whenever ships passed underneath, the bridge would lift up. Raju felt amazed by this wonder. Raju said he was hungry. Viraj took him to an orchard and bought some fruits. He put them in a basket and handed it to Raju. Viraj explained that they shouldn't eat the fruits directly from the trees. Instead, they should pick them neatly, put them in a basket, and give them to the orchard owner. The owner would then weigh the fruits and ask them to pay for them. Only after paying should they eat the fruits. Raju didn't know these rules, but Viraj explained them to him, and Raju listened carefully.   Raju was thrilled to have found a good friend. For a while, they strolled through a strawberry orchard. Raju hid behind leaves and played hide-and-seek with his friends. As he was hiding behind the leaves, V...

  The stadium was packed, but somehow, Raju and Viraj managed to get inside. Raju wore an Indian team jersey and put on cool shades. They watched the England vs India test match, and Raju enjoyed it thoroughly. Raju had a strong desire to drive a car. However, Viraj advised him not to drive a real car without a license and instead suggested driving a toy car. Raju liked the idea and drove the toy car, feeling thrilled and excited. Raju climbed a big hill and looked down. Wow! He was amazed to see that the cars and buses below looked very small. As Raju walked through the town center, he spotted buns at a restaurant. Suddenly, he remembered a rhyme... "Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns, One a penny, two a penny," he sang, munching on the hot cross buns at the restaurant.

  Raju was unaware of all the commotion he was causing. As he continued to fly, he noticed an airplane flying above him. Raju followed the airplane, flying enthusiastically in the same direction. As the plane began to descend, Raju also started to land. There, he saw a board that read, "WELCOME TO LONDON." Chintu's words came back to him - London is the capital of England. Raju was overjoyed, realizing that he had actually traveled to a foreign country. Raju exclaimed, "I arrived in London without a passport or visa!" He chirped and cheered, flapping his arms in joy. "Now, I need to find a friend here. I'll ask them to show me all the wonders," he thought, walking through the bustling city. As he started walking, his wings disappeared, and his ears returned to their normal size. While walking down a London street, he bumped into a boy who said, "Hi!" Assuming it was a greeting, Raju replied, "Hi!" and the boy became his friend. ...

  The next day, Chintu went to the passport office to inquire about the process. There was a long queue outside. When his turn came, he asked, "I need a passport." The officer sitting behind the counter said, "You're a mouse. We don't issue passports or visas to mice." Poor Raju was heartbroken when he heard this. "How can I travel without a passport and visa?" Raju thought to himself. Since the passport office was nearby a temple, he went there. Feeling thirsty, he looked around and found a vessel with water. After quenching his thirst, he fell asleep, dazed. But what happened after that, Raju had no idea. When he woke up, he realized that his body had changed. Raju's ears grew bigger, and to his surprise, wings sprouted out. As he flapped his wings and ears, a strange sound filled the air. Delighted, Raju continued to flap his ears and wings. Suddenly, he felt himself lifting off the ground. He was flying! Raju was thrilled and amazed. At fir...

  The next day, Chintu went to the passport office to inquire about the process. There was a long queue outside. When his turn came, he asked, "I need a passport."

  Chintu took out his atlas book and started examining the world map with great interest. Chintu noticed this and began telling Raju about different countries. Raju listened intently. As Raju listened, a desire arose in his little mouse brain. He too wanted to travel to other countries, at least visit one. He wanted to see the wonders of that land. When Chintu shared Raju's wish with his grandfather, he was taken aback for a moment. He wondered how he could send his mouse friend abroad. No idea struck him. When he asked his grandfather, he mentioned something about a passport and visa, which Chintu couldn't understand. "Grandpa, if we get these two things, can anyone travel to another country by plane?" Chintu asked. "Yes, they can," his grandfather replied and buried himself in his book. Chintu shared this conversation with Raju. A spark lit up in Raju's brain.

  Once upon a time, in a village, there lived a boy named Chintu. He was about eight years old, just like you. He loved animals, just like you do. He would talk to them and play with them. He was friends with the calf, played with the goat kids, and even had long conversations with the parrots. He would climb the jamun tree, pluck the ripe fruits, and eat them while sharing some with his friends, the sparrows. " One day, he befriended a mouse. He would feed the mouse nuts and seeds, and the mouse would follow him everywhere. Within a few days, the mouse grew fond of Chintu and would come to him, look into his eyes lovingly, and listen intently to what he said. Chintu named the mouse 'Raju'. "One day, while Chintu was studying a world map, pointing out different countries, Raju the mouse sat beside him, listening attentively like a schoolboy.

  Raju The Flying Mouse: Magical Journey in England (A Tale of Friendship and Flight) **** By Turlapati Nagabhushana Rao(NagaRaju) +91 9885292208 Nandigama - AP - India  ****** "Grandpa, Grandpa! Tell me a new story, please?" "Story? And a new one at that! Let me think for a moment." "If you don't tell me a story, Grandpa, I won't be able to sleep." "I've already told you so many stories, haven't I? Do you want a new one, okay? I'll tell you an amazing story." "Tell me, Grandpa! Does it have dinosaurs in it?" "There are no dinosaurs, but there's an animal that will surely be in it. It's a very clever creature." "Which animal, Grandpa?" "One that you know very well. It's the mouse." "A mouse story? Okay, tell me." "Don't dismiss it as just a mouse story. It's about a brave adventure." "Really, Grandpa? What's the story called?" "T...