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The Serpent's Secret: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond

The Serpent's Secret: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond

Published in
2018
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Description

On her twelfth birthday, Kiranmala discovers she is an interdimensional demon slayer and a real Indian princess from another world. Her adventure begins when a demon attacks her home in New Jersey, and she is whisked away by two princes to a magical dimension. There, Kiranmala must solve riddles, battle demons, and avoid the Serpent King and the Rakkhoshi Queen to rescue her parents and save multiple worlds. From New York Times bestselling author comes a world packed with action and adventure, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Soman Chainani. On the morning of her 12th birthday, Kiranmala is just a regular sixth grader living in Parsippany, New Jersey until her parents mysteriously vanish and a drooling rakkhosh demon slams through her kitchen, determined to eat her alive. Turns out there might be some truth to her parents' fantastical stories -- like how Kiranmala is a real Indian princess and how she comes from a secret place not of this world. To complicate matters, two crush-worthy princes ring her doorbell, insisting they've come to rescue her. Suddenly, Kiran is swept into another dimension full of magic, winged horses, moving maps, and annoying, talking birds. There she must solve riddles and battle demons all while avoiding the Serpent King of the underworld and the Rakkhoshi Queen in order to find her parents and basically save New Jersey, her entire world, and everything beyond it.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
351 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging plot
  • Relatable characters
  • Educational content
  • Intriguing blend of mythology and modern day