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In India, a healer named Anand is invited to join a quest by a child healer named Anand. The quest involves a magical conch that was taken by a group of adventurers. They need to return it to its rightful place in the Himalayan mountains. Along the way, they encounter various characters, including a healer who heals them, a magician, and a shell collector. The journey is filled with challenges and twists, with Anand and his companions facing magical creatures and solving puzzles to progress. The story is a mix of adventure, magic, and learning about Indian culture.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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