Aru Shah and the city of gold : Pandava #4 / Roshani Chokshi.

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Title:

Aru Shah and the city of gold : Pandava #4 / Roshani Chokshi.

Author:

Chokshi, Roshani

ISBN:

9781368013864

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

389 pages ; 22 cm.

Series:

Pandava #4

General Note:

"Rick Riordan presents."

Abstract:

"Aru Shah and her sisters -- including one who also claims to be the Sleeper's daughter -- must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras"-- Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

Ages 8-12. Disney-Hyperion.

Subject Term:

Supernatural -- Juvenile fiction.

Demonology -- Juvenile fiction.

Sisters -- Juvenile fiction.

Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction.

Hindu mythology -- Juvenile fiction.

Fantasy -- Juvenile fiction.

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Summary

Best-selling author Rick Riordan Presents the penultimate book in the Pandava series by best-selling author Roshani Chokshi.

*"Chokshi spins a fantastical narrative that seamlessly intertwines Hindu cosmology and folklore, feminism, and witty dialogue for an uproarious novel for young readers."--Kirkus (starred review of Aru Shah and the End of Time )

Aru Shah and her sisters--including one who also claims to be the Sleeper's daughter--must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras.

Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wishes, but she can't remember what it was. She's pretty sure she didn't wish for a new sister, one who looks strangely familiar and claims to be the Sleeper's daughter, like her.

Aru also isn't sure she still wants to fight on behalf of the devas in the war against the Sleeper and his demon army. The gods have been too devious up to now. Case in point: Kubera, ruler of the city of gold, promises to give the Pandavas two powerful weapons, but only if they win his trials. If they lose, they won't stand a chance against the Sleeper's troops, which will soon march on Lanka to take over the Otherworld.

Aru's biggest question, though, is why every adult she has loved and trusted so far has failed her. Will she come to peace with what they've done before she has to wage the battle of her life?

Filled with wondrous magic, unforgettable creatures, manipulative gods, and laugh-out-loud dialogue, this fourth book in the Pandava series, a fantasy adventure loosely based on mythology, will leave readers wishing they could read the finale right now .

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

Don't miss these Pandava adventures: Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

A soul and a story all in one. Aru Shah wakes up in the immediate aftermath of Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (2020) to find herself imprisoned in the Sleeper's lair, staring at his other daughter, Kara, a half sister she didn't know about until this moment. Needing to escape and get back to her other Pandava sisters, Aru agrees to bring Kara with her. Two months have passed and much has happened since she last saw her companions: Travel to the Otherworld has ended, their mentors are missing in the city of gold, and its ruler, Lord Kubera, has summoned the Pandavas to compete in his trials three days hence. If they win, Kubera will give them command of the only army that can defeat the Sleeper's troops, who are marching to Lanka to find a certain weapon capable of destroying all godly defenses and rendering his enemies powerless. Aru, Mini, Brynne, Aiden, and Kara must look inside themselves and find freedom in letting go, as distrust, jealousy, and betrayal could upend everything. Chokshi's ability to craft stories of adventure, humorous dialogue, strong South Asian female characters, and Hindu cosmology is pure magic. With each entry, the series expands into deeper and richer experiences, delving into more complex themes of friendship and family without sacrificing any of the clever banter. Beautifully written and a joy to read. (Fantasy. 9-14) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.