also the first book from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint, expertly channels the humor and action that have made Riordan's own work so successful. Chokshi comes into her own in this novel, reminding readers of the power of language and of stories.- Kirkus (starred review)* This series kick-off. An enthralling start to a series that Riordan fans and anyone in the mood for a high-octane adventure will love.- School Library Journal* In her middle-grade debut, Chokshi spins a fantastical narrative that seamlessly intertwines Hindu cosmology and folklore, feminism, and witty dialogue for an uproarious novel for young readers.
Just as Percy Jackson led tweens to a deeper exploration and appreciation of classic Greek mythology, Chokshi's tale will likely inspire a similar demand for traditional Indian mythology. Review Quotes *Using Hindu mythology as the foundation, Chokshi has created an exciting adventure around a coming-of-age tale. Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (book 3).Aru Shah and the Song of Death (book 2).
But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all that?Įnjoy the entire Aru Shah Pandava series! The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, and journey through the Kingdom of Death. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it's up to Aru to save them. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again.īut lighting the lamp has dire consequences. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur? While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. Named one of 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time by Time magazine! Twelve-year-old Aru stretches the truth to fit in at her private school, but when she is dared to prove an ancient lamp is cursed, she inadvertently frees an ancient demon.īook Synopsis Best-selling author Rick Riordan introduces this fantasy adventure by New York Times best-selling author, Roshani Chokshi, inspired by the great epics she grew up on. About the Book The Rick Riordan Presents imprint launches with the first book in "New York Times"-bestselling author Chokshi's Pandava series.
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