Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom
For fans of the Aru Shah and Serpent's Secret series, this action-packed fantasy-adventure sees a girl's drawings of Indian mythology spring to vivid life--including the evil god who seeks to enter the real world and destroy it.
Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier. Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mom is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. Kiki's sketchbook is full of fanciful doodles of the rich Indian myths and legends her mother has told her over the years.
One day, her sketchbook's calming effect is broken when her mythological characters begin springing to life right out of its pages. Kiki ends up falling into the mystical world she drew, which includes a lot of wonderful discoveries like the band of rebel kids who protect the kingdom, as well as not-so-great ones like the ancient deity bent on total destruction. As the one responsible for creating the evil god, Kiki must overcome her fear and anxiety to save both worlds--the real and the imagined--from his wrath. But how can a girl armed with only a pencil defeat something so powerful?
# of Pages: 352
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593206980
Sangu Mandanna is an Indian-born author who grew up in various countries including India, Dubai, and the United Kingdom. She has a degree in English literature from the University of Edinburgh and has worked as a journalist and editor for various publications. Mandanna's writing is influenced by her multicultural background and her love for fantasy and mythology. She is the author of several books for young adults, including "The Lost Girl" and "A Spark of White Fire." "Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom" is her latest novel and is a blend of Indian mythology and sci-fi adventure. Mandanna currently resides in the United Kingdom with her family.