writehollydavis
Written on Apr 4, 2020
'Has everything I like: humour, action, great characters
and awesome mythology!' Rick Riordan, bestselling author of Percy
Jackson
'A new star is born.' Eoin Colfer, bestselling author
of Artemis Fowl
The first book in an exciting AND funny adventure series.
Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in
order to fit in at school.
Whilst her classmates are jetting off to exotic locales, she'll
be at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture where
her mother works.
Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty,
traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?
When Aru's schoolmates dare her to prove that the museum's Lamp
of Bharata is cursed, she doesn't think there's any harm in lighting
it. Little does Aru know that lighting the lamp has dire consequences.
She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose
duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction.
Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and, accompanied
by a wise-cracking pigeon and her long-lost half-sister,
it's up to Aru to save them.
Pacy, page-turning storytelling
charming, funny writing
relatable characters to root for
a diverse, original feel to the set-up - drawing inspiration
from Hindu gods
Praise for Aru Shah and the End of Time:
"The characters and gods that make up Chokshi’s world
are hilarious ... The empowerment that Chokshi places in her two
main characters of Aru and Mini, tells readers that girls are strong
and fierce and not to be underestimated." Bill
Gowsell, Laughing Place
"Chokshi weaves an engrossing adventure that will leave readers
anticipating the next installment." Publishers
Weekly
- ISBN13 9781407185798
- Publish Date 3 May 2018 (first published 27 March 2018)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 4 April 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scholastic
- Format Paperback
- Pages 320
- Language English
Reviews
Beth C.
Written on Feb 18, 2020
I decided I quite liked Aru - and Mini, the other main character who ends up involved for reasons I shall not name (no spoilers!). I like how their relationship develops, though Mini can be...a bit much. Slightly over the top in her continual worries.
As was the case with Roanhorse's book, I enjoyed the interspersing of Hindu culture - though in this case, it could be a bit overwhelming with how much there was. However, having said that - this book is part of a quartet, so I'm hoping that as it goes along, it will become a little less burdensome.
Overall, this is definitely a book that libraries (school and town) should make an effort to have on hand. The representation here is fabulous, and there are many out there that will be thrilled to see someone like them gracing the cover, and having her own book.
Liz (Bent Bookworm)
Written on May 18, 2019
“We must go to the Otherworld, of course. Not quite what it used to be. It dwindles with humanity’s imagination, so I suspect it is currently the size of a closet. Or perhaps a shoe box.”
I absolutely loved this book! I wish I had been able to read it when I was a kid. It would have opened my eyes to a mythology completely different from any others I knew (it still did, it would have just been…nice to have it earlier in life). Aru is completely relatable, even though her situation is far and away from my own in some respects. I got a real Percy Jackson vibe, but it didn’t feel at all like a copycat. Hopefully that makes sense to my fellow readers!
This book isn’t only educational but EXTREMELY entertaining. I found myself snickering quite a few times and laughing out loud at least once. I love the pot shots Roshani takes at current issues/politics.
“This is what we get for thinking that scaly orange skin and fake hair could keep that former demon out of elected office!”
It’s not all fun and games though, as Aru and her friends soon discover…the lives of everyone they care about really are at stake, and not all are as they seem…
“Villains could be heroic, and heroes could do evil…everyone has a bit of good and bad in them.”
Basically this whole book is quotable, and I want to scoop Aru up into a hug (that she probably wouldn’t appreciate). So eager to read the next one!
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alindstadtcorbeax
Written on May 17, 2019
RTC 😊
emruth13
Written on Jun 25, 2018