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Aru Shah, a twelve‑year‑old adventurer, discovers that her long‑lost Pandava sisters have been captured by the Sleeper, a powerful demon who holds a clairvoyant captive. Armed with friendship and her own burgeoning extrasensory abilities, Aru sets out on a perilous quest to rescue the twins and restore balance between the devas and demons.
The journey takes them through the mystical Otherworld, culminating in a race to find the Kalpavriksha—the wish‑granting tree risen from the Ocean of Milk. Aru must decide whether to use the tree’s power to change fate before the Sleeper can prevent it.
Rooted in Hindu mythology, this story blends adventure, supernatural intrigue, and a battle of good versus evil, making it a thrilling read for young readers who love epic quests and mythic heroes.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: roshani chokshi
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