Tuk Tuk Competition: Roo The Little Red Tuk Tuk, #2

By Nadishka Aloysius

Tuk Tuks, also known as tri-shaws or three-wheelers in the eastern world, are a common sight. They are also a must-try on any visitor's list - but the suggestion (or dare) goes with the warning to HOLD ON! 
The series centers around Roo, a little red Tuk Tuk. This the second installment of the series takes Roo and his Driver Aju to a Tuk Tuk Sinhala New Year carnival cum competition which is very popular in Sri Lanka. Will Roo be able to win his chosen race? Who is that dark shape looming over him? 

Enjoy the festivities and make new friends as you read this book about a brave young vehicle who does not give up... 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nadishka Aloysius
• Release date: Jul 30, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393557074

Book preview

Roo and Aju were listening to the radio as they wound their way through the streets of Nugegoda, on a hire.

Stop to the left near that tree, please, said their customer.

As soon as he had dismounted, Roo said, Aju, did you hear that advertisement about the competition and festival for tri-shaws and  drivers?

Yes, I did, said Aju, don't tell me you want to take part?

Why not? It'll be fun! said Roo.

Okay, said Aju, somewhat hesitantly. He wasn't one who went searching for the limelight, and he was much less adventurous than his tuk tuk. Let's listen to the details better the next time they air it.

That evening an excited Roo shared the information with his friends at the tri-shaw stand.

There are all sorts of different competitions! The fastest tuk tuk, The best maintained tuk tuk, and even a singing competition for the drivers!

Huh! snorted Bun, then we know which one Aju should NOT enter!

Well, I want to enter the race. And anyway, just taking part will be fun, said Roo.

Did Aju agree to this? asked Turn, in disbelief.

He's not too keen, but he'll come around, said Roo, confidently.

Aju did, eventually, but not without a