Dehradun, Oct. 9 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 8 Oct: Why does a Cactus want a hug? He is alone in the desert with only spiky plants like him to keep him company. He wants to be loved and accepted like all. Mount Fort Academy had Neil Flory, a prolific writer of children's books, visit the school, here, today.

He interacted with students from Grades III to XII and answered a variety of questions put forward by them. The book, 'Cactus Wants A Hug', written by him has won him accolades far and wide. The other book, titled 'The Short Giraffe', is also well loved by children not only in India but around the globe.

The students sang a song with him "Cactus Wants a Hug" which was created by him. The student body gathered around Flory to h...