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Aru Shah and the Song of Death: A Pandava Novel Book 2

A Thrilling Adventure in the Heart of the Otherworld

**From the bestselling author of *Aru Shah and the End of Time*, Roshani Chokshi, comes a captivating sequel that plunges readers deeper into the enchanting world of the Pandava.**

Aru Shah is still navigating the complexities of being a Pandava, a chosen hero of the Otherworld, when chaos erupts. The god of love's bow and arrow, crucial to maintaining balance in the Otherworld, have been stolen! But the thief is not playing Cupid. They're transforming people into heartless, zombie-like warriors, sowing discord and wreaking havoc.

Adding to the turmoil, Aru is falsely accused of the theft. With the full moon looming, she faces a dire ultimatum: retrieve the arrow or be banished from the Otherworld forever.

**In a desperate bid to clear her name and save the Otherworld, Aru embarks on a perilous journey.** She's not alone, though. By her side stands Mini, her loyal soul-sister, alongside Brynne, a mysterious girl with hidden strength, and Aiden, her enigmatic neighbor harboring secrets of his own. Together, they venture into a dazzling and treacherous serpent realm, battling demons and unraveling a web of deceit.

A Compelling Tale of Friendship, Courage, and Unexpected Truths

**Chokshi masterfully blends mythology and modern-day adventure, weaving a narrative brimming with action, humor, and heartfelt emotions.** The story delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of facing one's fears. As Aru and her companions navigate the treacherous path ahead, they discover that the true enemy is not who they initially suspected.

**This book is a must-read for fans of fantasy and mythology.** It's a whirlwind of adventure, filled with quirky characters, vibrant settings, and a gripping plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. *Aru Shah and the Song of Death* is a powerful reminder that even the smallest of us can be heroes, capable of facing any challenge with courage and unwavering friendship.

<p>The Cursed Carnival And Other Calamities</p>

<p>Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten original stories–including his own–about heroes that by top best middle grade authors. Now in trade paperback.</p>

<p>A cave monster . . . an abandoned demon . . . a ghost who wants to erase history . . . a killer commandant . . . These are just some of the challenges confronting the young heroes in this highly entertaining anthology. </p>

<p>All but one of the heroes previously starred in a popular book from Rick Riordan Presents. You’ll be reunited with Aru Shah, Zane Obispo, Min the fox spirit, Sal and Gabi, Gum Baby, Nizhoni Begay, Paola Santiago, Sikander Aziz, and Riley Oh. Who is the new hero? Read Rick Riordan’s short story to find out! </p>

<p>Ten bestselling and award-winning middle grade authors contributed to this collection: Roshani Chokshi, J.C. Cervantes, Yoon Ha Lee, Carlos Hernandez, Kwame Mbalia, Rebecca Roanhorse, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Sarwat Chadda, Graci Kim, and Rick Riordan, who also served as the editor. </p>

<p>The cultures represented by these own-voices stories are: Indian, Mesoamerican, Korean, Cuban, Black American, African, Navajo, Mexican, Mesopotamian, and Celtic.</p>

<p>There’s something for everyone in this best-selling collection of fast-paced and funny adventure stories that show what it takes to be a hero in any time, setting, and universe.</p>

<p>Read more about the heroes in these best-selling books:</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda</p>

<p>- Rick Riordan Presents: The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim</p>

<p>The Gilded Wolves 3: The Bronzed Beasts</p>

<p>Will divinity be their demise?</p>

<p>Returning to the dark and decadent world of her instant New York Times bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with the trilogy's final, riveting tale as full of danger as ever in The Bronzed Beasts.</p>

<p>After Séverin's seeming betrayal, the crew is fractured. Armed with only a handful of hints, Enrique, Laila, Hypnos and Zofia must find their way through the snarled, haunted waterways of Venice, Italy, to locate Séverin.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Séverin must balance the deranged whims of the Patriarch of the Fallen House and discover the location of a temple beneath a plague island where the Divine Lyre can be played, and all that he desires will come to pass.</p>

<p>With only ten days until Laila expires, the crew will face plague pits, deadly masquerades, unearthly songs, and the shining steps of a temple whose powers may offer divinity itself . . . but the price of godhood could cost them everything they hold dear.</p>

<p>'Ingenious . . . wildly representative' The New York Times Book Review</p>

<p>The Silvered Serpents</p>

<p>Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New York Times bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles with another riveting tale full of mystery and danger in The Silvered Serpents.</p>

<p>They are each other's fiercest love, greatest danger, and only hope.</p>

<p>Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost--one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power of God.</p>

<p>Their hunt lures them far from Paris and into the icy heart of Russia, where crystalline ice animals stalk forgotten mansions, broken goddesses carry deadly secrets, and a string of unsolved murders makes the crew question whether an ancient myth is a myth after all.</p>

<p>As hidden secrets come to the light and the ghosts of the past catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they never imagined.</p>

<p>A tale of love and betrayal as the crew risks their lives for one last job.</p>

<p>Aru Shah And The Tree Of Wishes (A Pandava Novel Book 3)</p>

<p>Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the third book inthe Hindu-based, best-selling Pandava series by Roshani Chokshi.</p>

<p>War between the devas and the demons is imminent, and the Otherworld is on high alert. Fourteen-year-old Aru Shah and her friends are sent on a mission to rescue two "targets," one of whom is about to utter a prophecy that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Turns out the targets, a pair of twins, are the newest Pandava sisters, though the prophecy says that one sister is not true.</p>

<p>When the Pandavas fail to prevent the prophecy from reaching the Sleeper's ears, the heavenly attendants ask them to step aside. Aru believes that the only way to put the shine back on their brand is to find the Kalpavriksha, the wish-granting tree that came out of the Ocean of Milk when it was churned. If she can reach it before the Sleeper, perhaps she can turn everything around with one wish.</p>

<p>Careful what you wish for, Aru . . .</p>

<p>Aru Shah And The End Of Time: A Pandava Novel Book 1</p>

<p>Best-selling author Rick Riordan introduces this fantasy adventure by&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;best-selling author, Roshani Chokshi, inspired by the great epics she grew up on.</p>

<p>Named one of 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time by&nbsp;Time&nbsp;magazine!</p>

<p>Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?</p>

<p>One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it.&nbsp;Just a quick light,&nbsp;Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and&nbsp;never ever&nbsp;fib again.</p>

<p>But 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 it's up to Aru to save them.</p>

<p>The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the&nbsp;Mahabharata, and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all&nbsp;that?</p>

<p>A&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;best-seller.</p>

<p>Enjoy the entire Aru Shah Pandava series!</p>

<p>Aru Shah and the End of Time (book 1)</p>

<p>Aru Shah and the Song of Death (book 2)</p>

<p>Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (book 3)</p>

<p>The Gilded Wolves 2: The Silvered Serpents</p>

<p>They are each other's fiercest love, greatest danger, and only hope.</p>

<p>'Devastating and delicious' Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince</p>

<p>Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New York Times bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with another riveting tale full of mystery, danger, and romance.</p>

<p>Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost - one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long-lost artefact rumoured to grant its possessor the power of God.</p>

<p>Their hunt lures them far from Paris and into the icy heart of Russia, where crystalline ice animals stalk forgotten mansions, broken goddesses carry deadly secrets, and a string of unsolved murders makes the crew question whether an ancient myth is a myth after all.</p>

<p>As hidden secrets come to light and the ghosts of the past catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they never imagined.</p>

<p>'Wholly immersive' Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn</p>