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Ratings : ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre : Children's Fiction / Fantasy / Mythology / Adventure / Young Adult

Review:
''Gind: The Magical Adventures of a Vanara by Harini Gopalswami Srinivasan is a thrilling and imaginative fantasy novel for young readers aged 10 and above. The story follows Gind, a bold young vanara (a monkey-like humanoid), who is entrusted by the sage Rishi Agastya with a dangerous mission: to rescue Ongchu, a young vanara princess kidnapped by a fearsome rakshasan, and return her to her home beyond the Himalayas. Along with his father Karuppan, Gind embarks on a perilous journey filled with magical creatures, wild animals, rakshasas, and even the wrathful god Indra. Along the way, they encounter an army of vanaras on their own rescue mission, help a giant vanara search for the magical sanjeevini herb, and winter with a band of yetis in the high Himalayas. This action-packed fantasy is filled with delightful and magical characters, and it keeps readers engaged from one escapade to the next. Srinivasan's storytelling is vivid and engaging, making this a perfect read for fans of mythology and fantasy. A wonderful addition to any young reader's bookshelf.''