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Historical adventure, spirited Chola-era girl protagonist.

Fans of historical fiction will revel in "Chola Adventure: Girls Of India" as it not only brings to life the rich tapestry of India during the Chola dynasty but also introduces a young, vivacious heroine, Raji, whose adventures are bound to inspire. With the blend of mystery, culture, and a quest for justice, you'll be transported to a time where every corner of Tanjore swirled with intrigue and bravery. If you're eager for a narrative that weaves history and youth-led adventure, Raji's story is a journey not to be missed.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Chola Adventure: Girls Of India

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ISBN: 9780143332107
Authors: Kumar Anu
Publisher: India Puffin
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.78
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About the Book: Girls of India: A Chola Adventure Travel back to different eras of Indian history with the girls who lived in them 990 CE, Tanjore, India Twelve-year-old Raji is growing up during the reign of Rajaraja Chola in the south of India. Raji is a girl of spirit- brave, bright and bold. She is also a dancer, a warrior and a sculptor who models kingdoms in stone. Raji, however, is not happy: She misses her family. Her mother is in exile and her father has left home in grief. On a dark night as a storm rages, Raji rescues a Chinese sailor at sea. This sets off a chain of events with unforeseen consequences. A Shiva statue goes missing, a prince disappears and there is a murder inside a temple. As Raji and her friends, the prince Rajendra Chola and his cousin, Ananta, try to help the Chinese mariner, they realize that he may have some of the answers Raji has been looking for. Will the criminals be brought to justice? Will Rajis family be reunited once again? Will peace be restored to the mighty Chola Kingdom? About the Author: Anu Kumar Anu Kumar lives in Singapore and has written historical fiction for both older and younger readers. She studied at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University and at the XLRI School of Business, Jamshedpur. Her books for children include the Atisa and the Seven Wonders (2008), Atisa and his Time Machine: Adventures with Hiuen Tsang (2010), and In the Country of Gold-digging Ants (2009) all published by Puffin. She was awarded the Commonwealth Prize for her stories in 2004 and 2010. She loves writing stories set back in time and through them wants to make children believe that history can be interesting, have loads of possibilities and be fun too.
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Historical adventure, spirited Chola-era girl protagonist.

Fans of historical fiction will revel in "Chola Adventure: Girls Of India" as it not only brings to life the rich tapestry of India during the Chola dynasty but also introduces a young, vivacious heroine, Raji, whose adventures are bound to inspire. With the blend of mystery, culture, and a quest for justice, you'll be transported to a time where every corner of Tanjore swirled with intrigue and bravery. If you're eager for a narrative that weaves history and youth-led adventure, Raji's story is a journey not to be missed.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.