The Serpent's Secret

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Coming of AgeMythologyMiddle GradeCultural IdentitySelf-DiscoveryAdventureFantasyFamilyFriendshipAsian-American
Middle Grade

The Serpent's Secret

Sayantani DasGupta

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Kiranmala, an Indian-American middle schooler who often feels like an outsider, discovers on her twelfth birthday that her life is far from ordinary. She learns she is actually a princess from a hidden realm called the Serpent's Secret Kingdom and that her heritage is tied to an ancient lineage facing a grave threat. This astonishing revelation forces her to confront a destiny she never imagined, unraveling family secrets and the truth behind her mother's guarded past. Embarking on a perilous quest, Kiranmala must embrace her newfound identity and learn to wield powers she didn't know she possessed, all while battling formidable demons bent on destroying her kingdom. She finds unexpected allies in princes from her mythical homeland and discovers the profound strength of loyalty and friendship, especially when her ordinary best friends are pulled into the extraordinary magical conflict. What makes this story compelling is its vibrant fusion of classic Indian mythology with the relatable challenges of modern-day adolescence, offering a rich narrative about self-discovery, courage, and finding one's place in both the mundane and magical worlds.

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$4.95

1 copy

Publisher

Scholastic Press

Pages

338

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781338277142

ISBN-10

1338277146

Language

English

Published

2018-01-01