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The narrative centers around Rehman Chacha's cricket bat factory, where towering stacks of meticulously crafted bats made from the finest willow are a common sight. The story introduces an elderly, hunchbacked Rehman Chacha, a diligent figure who oversees the factory's operations, often seen with a cane and a perpetually furrowed brow. Aamir, an employee, works at the factory, and his seven-year-old son, Ahmed, spends his afternoons there after school. Ahmed is captivated by the cricket bats, often holding them and mimicking the swings of his cricket heroes. He dreams of becoming a renowned cricketer like Sachin Tendulkar, embodying the aspirations often sparked by the rich cricketing heritage of the region. The book is part of a Level 3 English Story Book series, published by Pratham Books on StoryWeaver, and is a funny tale from Kashmir, originally authored by Vaishali Shroff and illustrated by Tapas Guha, later reformatted by Marlene Custer. 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One could see cricket bats neatly stacked in rows all around his factory.  \nThe bats were made from willow trees that make the best quality bats in the world.  \nRehman Chacha was an old man with a hunchback. He would always be on his feet to get his work done .  \nHe often frowned and used a walking stick wherever he went.  \nAamir worked at Rehman Chacha's factory. His son, Ahmed, stayed with him at the factory every day after school. He would stare in awe at the tall stacks of cricket bats .  \nHe would hold the bat after Aamir had chiseled it with his lathe machine and run his fingers across the length of the bat. Gripping it by its handle, he would swing it in the air with a flick of his wrist.  \nHe was only seven, but he dreamt of being Sachin Tenulkar someday.","cbCaieZ6Hk2tDlDS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieZ6Hk2tDlDS","pdf",49661487,18,"English","en",105,"# The Missing Bat\n## Level 3","[{\"question\":\"Where is the story set and why is it significant for cricket bats?\",\"answer\":\"The story is set in Kashmir, a region famous for its abundance of willow trees, which are crucial for making high-quality cricket bats and make it a significant manufacturing hub in India.\"},{\"question\":\"Who are the main characters and what are their roles in the story?\",\"answer\":\"The main characters are Rehman Chacha, the owner of a cricket bat factory, and Aamir, an employee. 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