A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth..., Chitra Soundar
A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth..., Chitra Soundar
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A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth
Stories from India

Author: Chitra Soundar

Narrator: Deepti Gupta

Unabridged: 1 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/13/2022

Synopsis

Clever Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are back in a vibrant new collection of stories riddled with surprises. When the prince’s great uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the boys to the summer festival in Peetalpur, Prince Veera and Suku are excited to compete in the games. It’s no easy feat to make the peahen sing (when peahens can’t sing) or defeat the country's champion wrestler, but Raja Apoorva’s riddles prove the ultimate test of the boys’ wit and wisdom. Who owns the tree that provides the palace figs? What intruder dared pull the Raja's beard? And what are the secrets of the holy man and the astronomer? Packed with glorious trickster tradition and wise-cracking dialogue, these festive tales of two fast-thinking friends will captivate listeners of all ages.

About Chitra Soundar

Chitra Soundar is originally from India, where as a child she feasted on folktales and stories from Hindu mythology. She is the author of the picture book Pattan’s Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern India, illustrated by Frané Lessac. She currently lives in London.

About Uma Krishnaswamy

Uma Krishnaswamy is the illustrator of several books for children, including Chitra Soundar's Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship, and has always loved the folk traditions of India for their richness and vibrancy of color, form, and perspective. She lives in Chennai, India.

About Deepti Gupta

Deepti Gupta is an Audie award-winning narrator and actress based in Los Angeles. Fluent in Hindi and Urdu, her career spans across India, Singapore, Pakistan, and the United States. She has earned praise from The New York Times for her performance in the feature film Walkaway.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joanna on January 21, 2024

Read to girls for middle ages India, it's cute. Interestingly, No Figs for an Unholy Saint is very similar to Solomon's decision on the baby claimed by two mothers.......more

Goodreads review by Mathew on May 27, 2021

The 3rd in the series of traditional tales involving Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku sees them both spend time in Peetalpur. There they are invited to stay at the court of King Apoorva whose volatile nature and quick temper lands his people and himself in a lot of trouble. Fortunately, the wi......more

Goodreads review by Kim on July 10, 2023

I absolutely love witty humor, especially in short stories. Four wry new trickster tales from the creators of Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship draw on Hindu mythology and the rich tradition of Indian folktales. Fully satisfying and uplifting, the tales feature two clever characters, who ha......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on February 06, 2023

Another delightful book of short stories from the team who brought us Mangoes, Mischief and Tales of Friendship. Four short original tales about the problem solving duo Prince Veera and his best friend Suku, a farmer’s son, show how even the wiliest, greediest or angriest adults can be appeased by c......more

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Fairness, patience, honesty, and goodness prevail in all situations. An entertaining, expressive read-aloud.

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