In a remarkable achievement, 11-year-old Arsh Bhopatkar, hailing from Balewadi, Pune, unveiled his debut adventure novel, ‘The Adventure of the Palace of Manner,’ at a book launch ceremony held on December 2. The young wordsmith’s literary journey is a testament to creativity, family collaboration, and a passion for storytelling.
Arsh embarked on this literary endeavor inspired by his mother, who is also an author. Starting as a summer project, Arsh continued to weave chapters filled with new adventures even as his school year began. Initially seeking assistance from his mother, father, and sister for typing, he soon learned voice typing to become more independent in expressing his ideas.
Transforming into a family project, Arsh’s mother handled the final editing and proofreading, while his father and sister contributed to creating the illustrations and cover page. The collaborative effort allowed the family to spend quality time together, enjoying the process. Arsh has already commenced work on his second book, displaying a promising start to his writing career.
The book launch ceremony was graced by renowned author Mrunalini Chitale, an accomplished writer with 21 published works. Chitale praised Arsh’s creativity, acknowledged his language skills, and commended his determination to see the book through to publication.
Arsh’s family, friends, and school teachers attended the event, providing him with a supportive and motivating environment. Their presence contributed to the success of the book launch ceremony, marking a significant milestone in Arsh’s budding literary journey.
During the launch, Arsh read out his favorite lines from the book and happily signed copies for family and friends who purchased them. Expressing gratitude, he presented the first few copies of the book to his grandparents and teachers, acknowledging their blessings and guidance.
Arsh’s adventurous and fun-filled book, ‘The Adventure of the Palace of Manner,’ is available for online orders at Notion Press.
