A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth
$17.81
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
6 May 2021
Summary
More funny, clever trickster tales from India.
Prince Veera’s great-uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the prince and his best friend, Suku, to the summer festival in Peetalpur, where they participate in some of the competitions. Can they make the peahen sing, though peahens can’t sing? Or win the painting competition, or even defeat the country’s champion wrestler? The boys face each challenge with great wit and wisdom. Back at the palace, they are faced with more challeng…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781406398137 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1406398136 |
| Author: | Chitra Soundar, Uma Krishnaswamy |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 6 May 2021 |
| Weight: | 110g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 130mm x 193mm |
| Series: | Chitra Soundar's Stories from India |
| Audience Age: | 6-9 |
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Critics Review
A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth by Chitra Soundar is a lyrical collection of stories from Indian folklore. Simply and warmly told, the narrative follows Prince Veera and his friend as they find themselves thrown into mishap at a summer festival. * The Daily Telegraph *
The black & white illustrations scattered through on page after page add charm and authenticity, while the stories themselves sing with drama (in the best way), surprise and wisdom. Entertaining, genuine, and utterly wonderful. This book is a little treasure. * Fallen Star Stories *
Chitra Soundar
Chitra Soundar is from the culturally colourful India, where traditions, festivals and mythology are a way of life. As a child, she feasted on generous portions of folktales and stories from Hindu mythology. As she grew older, she started making up her own stories. She is an award-winning author of more than 40 books for children and travels the world visiting schools and appearing at festivals to bring Indian stories to children everywhere.
Uma Krishnaswamy has always loved the folk traditions of India and other cultures for the richness and vibrancy of colour, form and perspective. She teaches art history in Chennai, India, where she lives.
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