Sayantani DasGupta is the author behind "Theft of the Ruby Lotus." Her books offer readers compelling plots and memorable characters.
The Serpent's Secret
The Serpent's Secret
Synopsis
On the morning of her twelfth 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 parents2 fantastical stories, like how Kiranmala is a real Indian princess and how she comes from a secret place not of this world.
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The Serpent's SecretPaperback, Jan
368 pages
Scholastic PressISBN: 97813381857134 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Does this book stand alone or is it part of a series?
This is the first installment in the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series, which continues in subsequent books that follow the protagonist's ongoing adventures.
What inspired the world-building in this story?
The narrative draws heavily from Bengali folktales and incorporates concepts from string theory and physics to bridge the gap between traditional mythology and modern science.