Swami and Friends

Swami and Friends by R.K. Narayan is a coming-of-age novel set in the fictional town of Malgudi. It follows Swami, a mischievous and curious young boy, and his close-knit group of friends — Rajam and Mani — as they navigate school life, family pressures, and childhood adventures. The story captures the innocence of youth and the challenges of growing up in pre-independence India.