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    Sita: Daughter of the Earth

    A Graphic Novel

    Part of Campfire Graphic Novels

    Author Saraswati Nagpal
    Illustrated by Manikandan
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    Paperback
    $15.99 US
    Pushkin Press | Campfire
    6.51"W x 10.23"H x 0.19"D  
    On sale Jul 26, 2011 | 96 Pages | 9789380741253
    Grades 6-12
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    Finalist — Stan Lee Excelsior Award 2012

    In an ancient age, when gods and goddesses walked with mortals...

    ...Sita is the kind-hearted and intelligent princess of the kingdom of Videha. Married to Rama, prince of Ayodhya, her journey in life takes her from exhilaration to anguish.
    Along the way, she has to leave behind the luxury of royal comforts and live the simple, harsh life of a forest dweller, where danger is lurking in every shadow. Ensnared in the evil plans of the wicked demon-king Ravana, Sita is abducted and hidden away in Lanka. Will Rama muster up a strong army to rescue Sita from the demon's clutches? Will Sita return to Ayodhya to become queen of the land... or is she destined to be mistrusted and live alone for the rest of her life?

    Adapted from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, this is a touching tale of love, honor, and sacrifice that reveals one woman’s shining strength in an unforgiving world.

    “This is a touching tale of love, honour, and sacrifice that reveals one woman’s shining strength in an unforgiving world…I have absolutely no problem with highly recommending this book…The artwork is top quality and the colours so vibrant.”— Terry Pavlet, Comic Bits Online

    “Manikandan's art really shines when he is drawing the mythical…he really takes off when he draws the battles or characters like Hanumana, a sort of Monkey-King character.” — John Tompkins, Sweet Union ‘Toonists

    “I highly recommend Campfire’s comics. They do what they are intended to do and do it in a way that excites kids about classic literature.”– Chris Wilson, The Graphic Classroom (a resource for teachers and librarians)
    Born in 1980 in Dubai, Saraswati Nagpal was an early reader. She wrote plays, stories, and poetry through high school and college. A keen student of Indian classical dance and music, Saraswati has been teaching young children for five
    years, and especially enjoys helping them weave their own stories through words, music, and movement. Her dream is to write many magical stories and she is working hard at it.
    Saraswati Nagpal View titles by Saraswati Nagpal
    Manikandan View titles by Manikandan
    Finalist for the 2012 Stan Lee Excelsior Award

    For those familiar with the Ramayana and its considerable length, Nagpal's annotated graphic novel version is an engaging adaptation that carries readers swiftly through major plot points. The short glossary is a nice addition, although not essential for older readers, since the meanings of most unfamiliar words are cleverly embedded through contextualization by Nagpal. . .  The illustrations are vibrant and the text easy to read, both in terms of vocabulary and organization. Ideal for midlevel to early YA readers who enjoy fantasy, history, or epic tales. — School Library Journal

    "A quiet poignancy counterpoints the fiery graphics of these pages, giving readers yet another perspective on an inexhaustibly retellable tale." -- Books for Keeps

    “This is a touching tale of love, honour, and sacrifice that reveals one woman’s shining strength in an unforgiving world…I have absolutely no problem with highly recommending this book…The artwork is top quality and the colours so vibrant.” – Terry Hooper, Comic Bits Online


    “    Manikandan's art really shines when he is drawing the mythical…he really takes off when he draws the battles or characters like Hanumana, a sort of Monkey-King character.”

    – John Tompkins, Sweet Union Toonists


    "I highly recommend Campfire’s comics. They do what they are intended to do and do it in  a way that excites kids about classic literature."

    — Chris Wilson, The Graphic Classroom (a resource for teachers and librarians)

    About

    Finalist — Stan Lee Excelsior Award 2012

    In an ancient age, when gods and goddesses walked with mortals...

    ...Sita is the kind-hearted and intelligent princess of the kingdom of Videha. Married to Rama, prince of Ayodhya, her journey in life takes her from exhilaration to anguish.
    Along the way, she has to leave behind the luxury of royal comforts and live the simple, harsh life of a forest dweller, where danger is lurking in every shadow. Ensnared in the evil plans of the wicked demon-king Ravana, Sita is abducted and hidden away in Lanka. Will Rama muster up a strong army to rescue Sita from the demon's clutches? Will Sita return to Ayodhya to become queen of the land... or is she destined to be mistrusted and live alone for the rest of her life?

    Adapted from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, this is a touching tale of love, honor, and sacrifice that reveals one woman’s shining strength in an unforgiving world.

    “This is a touching tale of love, honour, and sacrifice that reveals one woman’s shining strength in an unforgiving world…I have absolutely no problem with highly recommending this book…The artwork is top quality and the colours so vibrant.”— Terry Pavlet, Comic Bits Online

    “Manikandan's art really shines when he is drawing the mythical…he really takes off when he draws the battles or characters like Hanumana, a sort of Monkey-King character.” — John Tompkins, Sweet Union ‘Toonists

    “I highly recommend Campfire’s comics. They do what they are intended to do and do it in a way that excites kids about classic literature.”– Chris Wilson, The Graphic Classroom (a resource for teachers and librarians)

    Author

    Born in 1980 in Dubai, Saraswati Nagpal was an early reader. She wrote plays, stories, and poetry through high school and college. A keen student of Indian classical dance and music, Saraswati has been teaching young children for five
    years, and especially enjoys helping them weave their own stories through words, music, and movement. Her dream is to write many magical stories and she is working hard at it.
    Saraswati Nagpal View titles by Saraswati Nagpal
    Manikandan View titles by Manikandan

    Praise

    Finalist for the 2012 Stan Lee Excelsior Award

    For those familiar with the Ramayana and its considerable length, Nagpal's annotated graphic novel version is an engaging adaptation that carries readers swiftly through major plot points. The short glossary is a nice addition, although not essential for older readers, since the meanings of most unfamiliar words are cleverly embedded through contextualization by Nagpal. . .  The illustrations are vibrant and the text easy to read, both in terms of vocabulary and organization. Ideal for midlevel to early YA readers who enjoy fantasy, history, or epic tales. — School Library Journal

    "A quiet poignancy counterpoints the fiery graphics of these pages, giving readers yet another perspective on an inexhaustibly retellable tale." -- Books for Keeps

    “This is a touching tale of love, honour, and sacrifice that reveals one woman’s shining strength in an unforgiving world…I have absolutely no problem with highly recommending this book…The artwork is top quality and the colours so vibrant.” – Terry Hooper, Comic Bits Online


    “    Manikandan's art really shines when he is drawing the mythical…he really takes off when he draws the battles or characters like Hanumana, a sort of Monkey-King character.”

    – John Tompkins, Sweet Union Toonists


    "I highly recommend Campfire’s comics. They do what they are intended to do and do it in  a way that excites kids about classic literature."

    — Chris Wilson, The Graphic Classroom (a resource for teachers and librarians)

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