Bugsie, a 10-year-old bunny rabbit, packs his backpack and runs away from home, scared and unsure of his destination. He has inadvertently created a big trouble for his country Macadamia, a country specially created for small animals and has put a question mark on his father's reputation. While on the run, he discovers that Robocop, the prototype of mini soldiers 'Lilliputs' that his Dad created as a defence scientist, has vanished. What is worst, his entire family is missing too! This 10-year-old Bugsie has created a lot of trouble for his age. The country of Foxville is the sworn enemy of Macadamia. Bugsie swears to restore his Dad, Mr. Wall Nut's honour and fight the Foxvillains who have threatened to destroy his entire country. While on this adventurous journey, he meets friends, who stand by him in times of need and guide him. His journey ends up being full of humourous, scary, thrilling, silly, happy moments. Bugsie learns to fight his fears and trust his friends during his journey. Does Bugsie succeed in his quest to fight Foxville and win? Does he find his family? Will his teachers Mr. Ness Ley, Ms. Her Shee and Mr. Cad Burrie be proud or ashamed of him?
Author Shuchi Naum joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on her book 'When Bugsie Ran Away From Home'.
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