In Arun Fulara’s graphic novel Shera (Tulika Books), illustrated by Allen Shaw and originally a film by the same name, young Monu and Raju long to catch sight of Shera the leopard. When Monu hears that his family is leaving the Kumaon hills to move to the city of Mumbai, he hatches a plan with Raju. They decide to tempt the leopard with their goat Bijli, so it may appear before them. Will the boys be successful in their scheme?

A moment from Fulara’s film. Illustrations pics courtesy/Allen Shaw; Tulika Books