Hanuman, based on Valmiki's Ramayana - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1883672783 ISBN 13: 9781883672782

Publisher: Tricycle Press, 2003

Synopsis

Hanuman, a monkey hero, tries to save Princess Sita from the ten-headed demon king, Ravana

About this title

About the Author:

ERIK JENDERSEN is a playwright and screenwriter. He co-authored DANCE OF THE FOUR WINDS, ISLAND OF THE SUN, and THE FIRST STORY EVER TOLD.
JOSHUA M. GREENE is the author of several picture books and producer of Stories to Remember, a series of literature-based children's films seen on television in 30 countries.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-6-"Listen now while I tell you a tale of a time long past when the world was menaced by a ten-headed beast whom the gods could not control." Such is the dramatic beginning of this excellent retelling of a portion of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. This version takes the unusual perspective of Hanuman, military leader of the monkey clan. The tale opens when he is an impish young monkey, daring to fly to the sun. During his flight, he becomes distracted and falls, thus earning his name, which means "broken chin," and the elder monkeys pray he forgets his magical powers. Years later, when the evil, 10-headed creature Ravana steals Rama's beloved wife, Sita, the monkey is deeply moved by the young prince's broken heart. His clan joins forces with Rama to confront Ravana. Now Hanuman must remember the incredible powers of his youth for they are crucial in the climactic battle. The narrative has a storytelling quality and an appropriately epic tone. Masterful oil paintings illustrate the text; they are charming when depicting the mischievous young Hanuman and powerful and striking when portraying scenes of danger and battle. Jessica Souhami's Rama and the Demon King (DK, 1997) is aimed at a younger audience. Older readers may enjoy Lloyd Alexander's The Iron Ring (Dutton, 1997), which was inspired by this tale. A welcome addition to all collections.
Robin L. Gibson, Muskingum County Library System, Zanesville, OH
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About this edition

• Publisher: Tricycle Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1883672783
• ISBN 13: 9781883672782
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 40