indic mythology

When ten-year-old Indian American Geetanjali, part of a family of classical Hindustani music singers, believes her neighbor has become an ichchaadari naagin, a cobra that can turn human, she must overcome her fears and harness the power of her voice before the naagin changes the whole town into snakes.

After a bloody palace uprising, Katyani, a young guardswoman to the royal family, discovers she is not who she thought she was and becomes a major pawn in the political games of a monster-filled land on the brink of war.

Presents a graphic novelization of Roshani Chokshi's "Aru Shah and the End of Time," in which 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.

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.

Explores Indian mythology, including the myths about ancient gods, battles, and other supernatural beings.

"Sheetal Mistry, a rising high school junior who is half-star, half-human, must win a competition in the starry court to save her human father"--Provided by publisher.

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.

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.

R.K. Narayan offers his own retelling of many of the legends of gods, demons, magicians, kings, and wives from his native India.

More than 150 color illustrations accompany cross-referenced, alphabetically arranged entries on the gods, goddesses, spirits, and demons that shape the myths, legends, and religions of India, Tibet, and Sri Lanka. Also includes several articles on related topics, a chronology, and deity family trees.