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Savitri: The Task for the Mighty Demon

by Catherine Khoo, Lai Hui Li
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Savitri: The Task for the Mighty Demon - Thryft

Captivating tale of a girl outwitting a demon.

Savitri is a must-read children's book that weaves together South Indian folklore with an inspiring story of a young girl who uses her wits to defeat a fearsome demon. The illustrations in the book are vibrant and add to the overall appeal of the plot. Savitri teaches valuable lessons about courage, intelligence, and sibling love, making it an excellent choice for children of all ages.

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.

Savitri: The Task for the Mighty Demon

by Catherine Khoo, Lai Hui Li
Save 33%
ISBN: 9789810732776
Authors: Catherine Khoo, Lai Hui Li
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2017-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Young Adult
Related Topics: Mythology, Retellings, Coming of Age, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 9 readers)

Description

In a South Indian village, a girl named Savitri has a greedy brother who summons a mighty demon to work for him. The demon, Rakshasa, tells him he must be kept busy or he will eat the brother. Eventually, the brother runs out of tasks for Rakshasa, and Savitri must think of an impossible task to keep Rakshasa busy–she challenges the demon to straighten her curly hair.
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Captivating tale of a girl outwitting a demon.

Savitri is a must-read children's book that weaves together South Indian folklore with an inspiring story of a young girl who uses her wits to defeat a fearsome demon. The illustrations in the book are vibrant and add to the overall appeal of the plot. Savitri teaches valuable lessons about courage, intelligence, and sibling love, making it an excellent choice for children of all ages.

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.