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Aditi
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️
9:18 AM
Reading Comprehension Classes That Get Kids Thinking, Not Just Reading
Live 1:1 sessions for kids 6–14. They read a real book, talk through what it means with a college mentor, then write their own stories.
Character interview
A thoughtful idea
What is Bookstaken?
One child. One mentor. One book at a time.
Loved by Parents, Enjoyed by Kids 💛
across the world
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Himani
(Nagpur)Mother of 7 years old
Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too
2:36 PM
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Kavita
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄
6:47 PM
A
Aditi
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️
9:18 AM
H
Himani
(Nagpur)Mother of 7 years old
Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too
2:36 PM
K
Kavita
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄
6:47 PM
A
Aditi
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️
9:18 AM
H
Himani
(Nagpur)Mother of 7 years old
Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too
2:36 PM
K
Kavita
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄
6:47 PM
A
Aditi
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️
9:18 AM
H
Himani
(Nagpur)Mother of 7 years old
Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too
2:36 PM
K
Kavita
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄
6:47 PM
Can read, but doesn't understand?
Four signs, and what changes.
“Reads aloud well, but can't say what happened”
They talk through every chapter with their mentor.
“Says “It was fine” about every book”
They give their verdict on the book, and say why.
“Gets stuck on the “why” questions”
Their mentor asks the why questions out loud, and listens.
“Reads fast, remembers little”
One book, a few chapters at a time, finished in 4–6 sessions.
Look elsewhere if your child is still learning letter sounds (phonics), needs specialist dyslexia support, needs exam passage practice (class 10 or competitive exams).
How every session builds understanding
60 minutes, 1:1, on Google Meet. Five stops, each with a job.
- Stop 1Ice-breakingBuilds: Thinking out loudA riddle or a quick chat to settle in.
- Stop 2Book discussionBuilds: Understanding what happened, and whyIllustrated slides on what they read, talked through together.
- Stop 3ReviewBuilds: Opinions, backed by reasonsTheir verdict on the book so far.
- Stop 4WritingBuilds: Using new wordsTheir own story, chapter by chapter.
- Stop 5ClosureBuilds: Summing upA recap to end on, and your report on WhatsApp.
Where understanding turns into thinking
The kind of questions a mentor asks, from what happened to what your child thinks.
1. What happened?
“Why did Mowgli have to leave the wolf pack?”
Builds: Following the story
2. Why?
“Why do you think Shere Khan hates Mowgli?”
Builds: Reading what drives a character
3. What if?
“What would have happened if Mowgli had stayed?”
Builds: Thinking ahead
4. What do you think?
“Who is the real hero, Baloo or Bagheera? Why?”
Builds: Judging, with reasons
Questions are pitched to each child's age and book. More in our guide: Why Children Who Read Become Better Thinkers
See their understanding grow, session by session
After every session you get a report on WhatsApp. Understanding is one of the four skills it scores, with engagement, vocabulary and fluency.
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Aarav's session report
Week 8 · The Jungle Book
Speaking time
AaravRiya
52%
48%
A note from Riya
Aarav came in bursting with questions about Mowgli leaving the jungle. He argued Bagheera was the real hero, and backed it up with two moments from the book. He's reading with his head and his heart now.
Session snapshot
91%Engagement+4%
86%Vocabulary+3%
90%Understanding+5%
84%Fluency+3%
Session timeline
AaravRiya
0 min60 min
0–15 min
Jungle riddles
15–45 min
Who's the real hero?
45–60 min
A new last page
Worksheets test comprehension. Talking builds it.
What each one leaves your child with.
Worksheets
A page of right and wrong answers.
School class
A mark in a test.
Bookstaken
- 60 minutes, 1:1
- — a session
- Pause anytime
A book they finished, and loved
Stories of their own, kept in a journal
A report after every session
The confidence to say why
What it costs
Free
Your first session.
No card needed.
Then, the more you book, the less each costs
- 4sessions— each
- 12sessions— each
- 24sessions— each
Book as many a week as you like, and pause anytime.
Your local prices are loading. Each step shows the average per session when you buy that pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My child can read but doesn't understand. Why?
Reading the words and understanding them are separate skills. Many children read fluently but haven't practised talking about what a story means, so the meaning slips past. Understanding grows when someone asks what happened, why, and what they think of it, and that is what each session does.
Q: How do your classes improve reading comprehension?
In every session your child talks through what they've read with their mentor, using illustrated slides, gives their verdict on the book, and writes their own story chapter by chapter. The report scores understanding every session, so you can watch it change.
Q: Do the classes build critical thinking too?
Yes. Understanding a story is where critical thinking starts. Mentors move from what happened to why, what if and what your child thinks, and your child gives their verdict on the book and backs it with reasons. There are no logic puzzles or debate drills: the thinking happens in conversation about a real book. Each report includes the mentor's note on what your child argued and why.
Q: Do you use comprehension worksheets?
No. Children read a real book picked for their interests, and the comprehension work happens in conversation. For exam-style passage practice, a worksheet or exam-prep course is the better fit.
Q: Which ages and classes is this for?
Children aged 6 to 14, roughly class 1 to class 9 (grades 1 to 9). Books are picked for each child's level and interests.
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Q: How soon will I see a difference?
Every child is different, so we don't promise a date. Most children finish a book in 4 to 6 sessions, and the report after each session shows how their understanding is moving.
Q: How much do the reading comprehension classes cost?
Your first 60-minute, 1:1 Bookstaken session is free, with no payment details needed to book it. Paid prices depend on your family's billing country and the session pack you choose. The Pricing page shows your currency, the full pack price and the average price per session. Paid sessions have no expiry.
The Pricing page shows the available packs in your billing currency.
See your plansQ: Can children outside India join?
Yes. Families in any country join online. Sessions are booked in your own time zone, and prices are shown in your local currency.
Further reading
Two guides from our blog, for helping at home.
Hear them talk about a book.
60 minutes, 1:1, with a mentor matched to your child.
