 In this action-packed retelling of Ramayana, a great Indian epic, readers will delight over the triumphs and perils of Prince Rama and Princess Sita. In this culturally accurate Hindu tale, the Prince and Princess battle Ravana, The Demon King of Lanka, with the help of Jatayu, King of the Birds, and Hanuman, the monkey God of the Wind. The bright illustrations show Indian style through intricate details and a vivid palette. At the end of the book there is an author’s note describing the significance of the story in relationship to the Hindu festival of light, Diwali. amo |
| Title: Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali Author: Jatinder Verma Illustrator: Nilesh Mistry Publisher: Barefoot Books Copyright: 2016 Original Language: English Original Copyright: 2002 ISBN: 978-1-78285-307-7 Paperback pages: 56 Age range: 9-12 Genre: Religious Epic Book setting: India Author’s ethnicity: Indian Author’s residence: London, England Illustrator’s ethnicity: Indian Illustrator’s residence: England Subjects: Diwali, Gods, Hinduism, Light, Monkeys, Ravana, Vishnu, |
Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali
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