This book belongs to the list "101 books to read before you die" and a real page turner that you won't be able to put down. Written by Vikas Swarup an Indian diplomat who has served in Turkey, the United States, Ethiopia, and Great Brita and currently working  in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2008. The movie "Slumdog millionaire" was based on this book.

Here are  6 short stories that I've converted from a webpage:

1. The Handsomest Drowned Man In The World by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
2. The Decapitated Chicken, by Horacio Quiroga
3. Continuity of the Parks, by Julio Cortбzar
4. The School, by Donald Barthelme
5. The Chaser, by John Collier
6. The Circular Ruins by Jorge Luis Borges

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Answering the call for values education, this collection of tales demonstrates how people who are faithful, generous, loving, courageous, smart, honest, and compassionate prevail in solving problems and overcoming obstacles in life. Some of the stories are author originals, others are adaptations of traditional folktales from around the world. Stories that can be read or told to children of various ages are featured in the first part of the book. The remainder of the text is designed to help children become storytellers and includes stories to act out, participatory stories, and puppet tales. Age level and the specific values taught are cited for each of the more than 30 stories. For example, the story "Hideehohee" teaches courage; "The Clever Maid" teaches responsibility; "Bunny Pink" offers a lesson in self-esteem; and "The Dishonest Innkeeper" gives a message about honesty. All Levels.