Aru Shah and the nectar of immortality / Roshani Chokshi.

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Title:

Aru Shah and the nectar of immortality / Roshani Chokshi.

Author:

Chokshi, Roshani, author.

ISBN:

9781368055444

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

373 pages ; 22 cm.

Series:

A Pandava novel ; book five

Pandava novel ; bk. 5.

General Note:

"Rick Riordan presents."

Abstract:

The Pandavas call on old friends, make new allies, and face fearsome trials as they embark on a mission to stop the Sleeper from accessing the nectar of immortality, but ultimately Aru must decide who deserves immortality--the devas or the asuras--and an unexpected answer comes from an unexpected place.

Reading Level:

Ages 8-12. Disney/Hyperion.

Grades 4-6. Disney/Hyperion.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.4 14.0 Accelerated Reader Quiz #516984.

Subject Term:

Hindu mythology -- Juvenile fiction.

Immortality -- Juvenile fiction.

Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction.

Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction.

Supernatural -- Fiction.

Hindu mythology -- Fiction.

Immortality -- Fiction.

Mythologie hindoue -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.

Immortalité -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.

Voyages -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.

JUVENILE FICTION -- Action & Adventure -- General.

JUVENILE FICTION -- Legends, Myths, Fables -- Asian.

JUVENILE FICTION -- Fantasy & Magic.

Hindu mythology. (OCoLC)fst01729920

Immortality. (OCoLC)fst00967853

Paranormal fiction. (OCoLC)fst01775199

Supernatural -- Fiction -- Juvenile fiction.

Genre:

Fantasy fiction.

Fictional Work

Novels. (OCoLC)fst01921742

Mythological fiction.

Paranormal fiction.

Action and adventure fiction.

Novels.

Romans.

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Summary

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking conclusion to Roshani Chokshi's New York Times best-selling Pandava quintet. Will the Sleeper gain immortality or be stopped once and for all?

*"A deeply satisfying conclusion to a superb, groundbreaking series."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

The Pandavas only have until the next full moon to stop the Sleeper from gaining access to the nectar of immortality, which will grant him infinite power. But how can Aru, Mini, and Brynne hope to defeat him without their celestial weapons? The Sleeper and his army are already plundering the labyrinth, and the sisters can't even enter. Their quest to get in will have them calling on old friends, meeting new allies, and facing fearsome trials, like...performing in a rock concert? When the moment of confrontation finally arrives, it's up to Aru to decide who deserves immortality, the devas or the asuras. The most unexpected answer will come from a most unexpected place.

More surprises and delights, gods and demons, and laughs and tears await in this immensely satisfying conclusion to the wild ride that began with the lighting of a lamp.

Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+.

Collect the whole series: Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time (Book 1) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Book 2) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (Book 3) Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold (Book 4)

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

The Pandava series finale finds heroes Aru, Mini, and Brynne weaponless and thus unable to enter the labyrinth to protect the nectar of immortality from the villainous Sleeper. Although Aru has proven her strength and courage many times over, without Vajra, her celestial lightning bolt, she feels powerless. The recent betrayal of Aru's half sister, Kara, adds to the complexity of Aru's familial relationships and the self-doubt that has plagued her throughout this quest. Seemingly out of options, Aru remembers the IO(F)U coin from god of fire Agni. He gives them one piece of the Sun Jewel, which, when reunited with its two other parts, will light their way through the labyrinth. During the journey to find the remaining jewel pieces, the Pandavas encounter more Otherworld characters from Hindu cosmology who test the heart and soul of each sister in their own ways. Several of these characters possess legacies that have been twisted or forgotten. This thread from earlier books reaches a head during the climax, when Aru must make a fateful decision about immortality and who is deserving of having their story live on. This thrilling closing adventure shines with the strength of sisterhood, South Asian representation, and Chokshi's trademark humor and wit. A deeply satisfying conclusion to a superb, groundbreaking series. (glossary) (Fantasy. 9-13) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.