Snake-catchers' tale | Guardians of the forest

Zai Whitaker is truly a gem among contemporary Indian writers—her vast knowledge of animals and the natural world, her compassion for her characters, her gentle wit and ability to create an intimacy with our living environment are extraordinary. Every single one of her works is imbued with a feeling of wonder at the infinite diversity of the world around us, a feeling that she offers to her readers with a charming ease and grace.