"Madol Duwa" A Classic Sri Lankan Novel

"Madol Duwa" is a classic Sri Lankan novel by Martin Wickramasinghe, which tells the story of a young boy named Upali, who lives in a remote island called Madol Duwa.

Upali is an adventurous boy who is always getting into trouble. His parents are poor and struggle to provide for him, so he spends most of his time roaming the island and getting into mischief with his best friend, Jinna.

One day, Upali and Jinna find an abandoned boat and decide to fix it up and use it to explore the surrounding islands. They soon discover a small uninhabited island, which they claim as their own and name it "Handa Duwa".

As they spend more time on Handa Duwa, Upali and Jinna learn to be self-sufficient and rely on their own ingenuity to survive. They build a shelter, catch fish and grow their own food. They even tame a wild buffalo and make it their pet.

However, their idyllic life on Handa Duwa is soon interrupted when they meet a group of criminals who are hiding on another island. Upali and Jinna become embroiled in their schemes and must use all their wits and resourcefulness to outsmart them and protect their island home.

In the end, Upali and Jinna return to Madol Duwa as heroes, having saved the island from the criminals. They are wiser and more mature, having learned valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and the importance of community.

The story of "Madol Duwa" is a timeless classic that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the resilience of the human spirit. It continues to inspire generations of readers with its message of hope, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity.