A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth: Stories from India by Chitra Soundar, Uma Krishnaswamy
Published by Candlewick Press on September 13, 2022
Pages: 112
Genres: Folklore
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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A novella containing four original and related stories based on Indian folktales. Prince Veera and his best friend Suku must use all their wits and cleverness to solve puzzles they are presented with at royal court.

Reminiscent (in the best way possible) of Bruce Lansky’s Girls to the Rescue series – though in this case about boys – these stories are diverting and fun, and the clever ways problems are solved by Veera and Suku will have readers laughing and wishing they had such quick-thinking friends!

Highly recommend; this would be great for engaging a less enthusiastic reader (book size is small, text not overwhelming, and black and white illustrations dot the pages); but also a child who genuinely enjoys reading, particularly tales from other lands and cultures.

Reviewed by Jenny Martinez Nocito, Maine State Library