A sliver of moon and a shard of truth : stories from India / Chitra Soundar ; illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy.
Four wry new trickster tales from the creators of Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship draw on Hindu mythology and the rich tradition of Indian folktales. Clever Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are back in a vibrant new collection of stories riddled with surprises. When the prince's great uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the boys to the summer festival in Peetalpur, Prince Veera and Suku are excited to compete in the games. It's no easy feat to make the peahen sing (when peahens can't sing) or defeat the country's champion wrestler, but Raja Apoorva's riddles prove the ultimate test of the boys' wit and wisdom. Who owns the tree that provides the palace figs? What intruder dared pull the Raja's beard? And what are the secrets of the holy man and the astronomer? Packed with glorious trickster tradition, wise-cracking dialogue, and gemlike illustrations, these festive tales of two fast-thinking friends will captivate readers of all ages.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536225150
- ISBN: 1536225150
- Physical Description: 97 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First United States edition
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | First published by Walker Books (UK) in 2021. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Festivals are fun -- Families do quarrel -- No figs for an unholy saint -- An improbable dream. |
| Target Audience Note: | 006-009. Candlewick Press. 640L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.5 1 516459. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Tales > India > Juvenile fiction. Folklore > India > Juvenile fiction. Princes > India > Juvenile fiction. Hindu mythology > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Illustrated works. Folk tales. Myths. Fiction. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Outreach | J Fic (Text) | 31554012284468 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | J SOUNDAR (Text) | 39493110070747 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | J SOU (Text) | 0020513450112 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Lewisville Branch | J Soundar, Chitra (Text) | 0112523622914 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Mt. Airy Public Library | JF SOUNDAR JLG (Text) | 30499200708541 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Pack Memorial Library | J SOU (Text) | 0020513422988 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Transylvania County Library | J 398.2 SOU (Text) | 38079300171451 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Weaverville Library | J SOU (Text) | 0020513450120 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
