The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming

by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Narrated by James Langton

Overview

Anand's mentor and spiritual guide, the Master Healer Abhaydatta, seems to be in grave danger. Should he simply convey this information to his elders and waste precious time or should he take matters into his own hands?

Readers familiar with Anand from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's acclaimed novel, The Conch Bearer, will know what choice he makes. In doing so, he embarks on a spectacular adventure that takes him not only across contemporary India but also several hundred years into the past, to Bengal in the time of the Muslim nawabs, where he encounters powerful sorcerers, a haughty and arrogant young prince, and a jinn capable of unspeakable evil. Joining him is his old friend Nisha, in this world transformed into a young lady of noble birth.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni once again weaves a vibrant tapestry of action, suspense, and rare beauty. Fans of The Conch Bearer, as well as listeners new to her work, will be entranced.

Editorial Reviews

In a remote valley high in the Himalayas, young Arand experiences a terrifying vision revealing that his beloved mentor, Master Healer Abhaydatta, is in grave danger. Unable to wait for wiser counsel, Arand leaves immediately on a frantic mission to save his spiritual guide. His journey leads him across the Indian Subcontinent and deep into the Moghul past. This linchpin volume of the Brotherhood of the Conch trilogy is an enthralling fantasy adventure read for boys and girls, ages 8 to 12.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172047862
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	09/27/2005
Series:	Brotherhood of the Conch , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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