It is the last day of school for the year which means it is time for the students to stage their play again! Having sharp memories of the way Dashu messed up their play last year, all the boys are keen to keep an eager Dashu away from their play. What crazy plan does Dashu come up with this time to get his way with everyone around? This story is translated by Sudeshna Shome Ghosh, based on original story চীনে পটকা (Bengali), written by Sukumar Ray, illustrated by Manisha Naskar, published by StoryWeaver (© StoryWeaver, 2020) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver, and read by Geetika Mishra.

Nabinchand is shaken as he walks into school today. He had been attacked by unknown dacoits last evening. This causes a big commotion at school as the boys surround him with their own theories and conspiracies. All the boys except Dashu. Dashu remains alone and walks with a sly grin and an all-knowing expression. Does he know something the rest of us don't? What mischief is he upto this time?

It is Ramapada’s birthday, Dashu’s greatest rival in school. Ramapada walks in with a pot filled with delicious sweets and shares them with everyone but Dashu. Dashu isn’t known to be crazy for no reason! What prank does Dashu come up with in return this time? This story is translated by Sudeshna Shome Ghosh, based on original story চীনে পটকা (Bengali), written by Sukumar Ray, illustrated by Manisha Naskar, published by StoryWeaver (© StoryWeaver, 2020) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver, and read by Geetika Mishra.

Meet Dashu, the cleverest prankster you will ever come across. With his wild eyes and a head full of messy curls, Dashu can never stay quiet and keep to himself! He entangles himself in a series of witty pranks that earn him the name of ‘The Crazy One’.