“The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) recommends that students should be encouraged to go beyond the textbook to further reading and observation. It says that emphasis on reading gives children a solid foundation for learning.” Gem’s Book of Literature 1–8 fulfi ls this purpose.

FEATURES
• Carefully graded selections
• Focus on appreciating literary traditions and language
• Varied literary genres–comedy, tragedy, adventure, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, autobiography
• Diverse literary forms–short story, drama, novel (extract), fable, myth
• Poems are Reading for Fun
• Beautiful illustrations to make learning joyful