NCERT Books for Class 8 English
| Book Title | Download Link (NCERT Official) |
|---|---|
| Honeydew | Download ZIP |
| It So Happend | Download ZIP |
About Honeydew Book
You can download the individual chapters in the Honeydew book using the download buttons present under the chapter names in the following table.
| Chapter | Description |
|---|---|
| Preface Section Download PDF | Introduces the Class 8 English Honeydew textbook, its stories, learning aims and how it supports NCERT syllabus, reading skills and exam-oriented language practice. |
| Chapter 1 – The Best Christmas Present in the World Download Chapter 1 PDF | A touching war-time story that builds empathy and helps practise comprehension, character analysis and understanding of theme in a narrative text. |
| Chapter 2 – The Tsunami, Download Chapter 2 PDF | Covers real experiences of a tsunami and develops skills in factual reading, sequencing events and understanding natural disasters in simple English. |
| Chapter 3 – Glimpses of the Past Download Chapter 3 PDF | Presents important events from India’s freedom struggle and links English reading with History concepts from the NCERT Social Science curriculum. |
| Chapter 4 – Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory Download Chapter 4 PDF | A humorous mystery that sharpens critical thinking, inferencing and attention to detail while reading a modern short story. |
| Chapter 5 – The Summit Within Download Chapter 5 PDF | Uses a mountaineer’s experience to explain inner strength, determination and goal setting, strengthening long-prose comprehension skills. |
| Chapter 6 – This is Jody’s Fawn Download Chapter 6 PDF | Highlights compassion for animals and helps practise narrative reading, contextual vocabulary and understanding of moral values. |
| Chapter 7 – A Visit to Cambridge Download Chapter 7 PDF | Describes a visit to Cambridge and meeting Stephen Hawking, encouraging respect for people with disabilities and report-style reading. |
| Chapter 8 – A Short Monsoon Diary Download Chapter 8 PDF | Diary entries about the monsoon that build observation, descriptive language and appreciation of nature-focused writing. |
For more details, visit Class 8 Honeydew Book.
About It So Happend Book
You can download the individual chapters in the It So Happend book using the download buttons present under the chapter names in the following table.
| Chapter | Description |
|---|---|
| Preface Section Download PDF | Explains how the Class 8 supplementary reader It So Happend supports extra reading practice, vocabulary building and revision of English skills. |
| Chapter 1 – How the Camel got his hump Download Chapter 1 PDF | A humorous story about the lazy camel that improves imagination, story-structure understanding and enjoyment of classic tales. |
| Chapter 2 – Children at work Download Chapter 2 PDF | Shows the life of working children and builds social awareness, while practising factual reading and interpretation of real-life situations. |
| Chapter 3 – The Selfish Giant Download Chapter 3 PDF | A classic moral story that teaches kindness and sharing and develops literary appreciation and inferential comprehension. |
| Chapter 4 – The treasure within Download Chapter 4 PDF | Encourages discovery of one’s inner talent and builds the ability to track character growth and message in a narrative. |
| Chapter 5 – Princess September Download Chapter 5 PDF | Explores freedom and attachment through Princess September’s story, suitable for value-based discussion and language practice. |
| Chapter 6 – The fight Download Chapter 6 PDF | Narrates a quarrel between boys and its resolution, helping readers understand conflict, friendship and everyday expressions. |
| Chapter 7 – Jalebis Download Chapter 7 PDF | A humorous incident around jalebis that strengthens first-person narrative reading and reflection on choices and consequences. |
| Chapter 8 – Ancient Education System of India Download Chapter 8 PDF | Gives an overview of India’s ancient education system and links English reading with History and Civics concepts. |
For more details, visit Class 8 It So Happend Book.