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Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes

Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes

FantasyMiddle Grade
Pages
600
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

War looms between devas and demons, putting the Otherworld on high alert. When a powerful clairvoyant and her sister are captured, 14-year-old Aru and her friends embark on a rescue mission, discovering the captives are new Pandava sisters, one of whom is prophesied to be untrue. Fearing she is destined to bring destruction, Aru believes her only hope is to find the wish-granting Kalpavriksha before the Sleeper, hoping one wish can change everything.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousWhimsicalTense
Chosen OneFound FamilyQuest

Genres

Fantasy Middle Grade Mythology Adventure Children's Books Paranormal

About the author

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Roshani Chokshi

Roshani Chokshi is an American author of fantasy for young adult, middle grade and adult readers, drawing on Hindu mythology, Filipino folklore and fairy tales. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to a Gujarati father and a Filipino mother, and left law school to write after selling her first novel. Her debut, The Star-Touched Queen (2016), was followed by A Crown of Wishes, the Gilded Wolves trilogy (2019 to 2021) and the middle-grade Pandava Quintet that begins with Aru Shah and the End of Ti...

Characters

Aru ShahProtagonist
The SleeperAntagonist
Pandava sistersSupporting
All characters in Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes need to be read in order?

    This book is the third installment in the Pandava Quartet series. While it continues an overarching narrative, the author provides enough context for new readers to follow the main plot, though familiarity with previous books enhances the experience.

  • What mythology is Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes based on?

    The series draws heavily from Hindu mythology, reimagining characters and stories from ancient Indian epics like the Mahabharata within a contemporary setting. Readers will encounter modern interpretations of devas, asuras, and other mythological figures.