Sita's Ramayana

By Samhita Arni Illustrated by Moyna Chitrakar


Sita's Ramayana

The NY Times Bestseller -


Online price: £11.99
Item is currently out of stock Hardback, 152 pages
Published: 1st March 2012

Category: Fiction
Interest age, years: From 10 To 12

Sita’s Ramayana shifts the point of view of the Ramayana – the saga of a heroic war – to bring a woman’s perspective to this timeless epic. Narrated by the heroine Sita, it is a powerful meditation on the fate of women, as they become pawns in the wars between men and kingdoms. But Sita is not just a patient victim of events – she endures her fate with fortitude, until the moment she decides to challenge it.
The book unites two women from very different backgrounds: young urban writer Samhita Arni collaborates with Patua scroll artist Moyna Chitrakar.

To read the Tara blog about the making of Sita click here

A must-purchase based on the strength of its dramatic story and arresting art, enhanced by superior design and high-quality production. Brilliant and fresh. - School Library Journal

Gorgeous, vibrant illustrations … The age range for this book is really boundless … - American Library Association

Arni's retelling is a moving and important one - Publishers Weekly


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Example interiors

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Publication Details:

Binding: Hardback, 152 pages
ISBN: 9789380340036
Format: 235mm x 165mm

BIC Code: FX
BISAC Code:  FIC000000
Imprint: Tara Books


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