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Rama and Sita live happily in the forest - until Sita is kidnapped. Can Rama find and rescue her with the help of the monkey king Hanuman? Award-winning author Malachy Dolye presents a beautiful retelling of the story of Diwali with wonderful, colourful illustrations by Christopher Corr.

Rama and Sita live happily in the forest until Sita is abducted by the
demon king Ravana. Can Rama rescue her - and who is the little white
monkey who offers to help?

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The perfect picture book to introduce children to Rama and Sita and the story of Diwali, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr.

Rama and Sita live happily in the forest - until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita, or will she be lost forever? Whether you´re looking for a Diwali gift or a simple introduction to the Diwali story to share with your children, this beautiful book, now reissued in a larger picture book format, is ideal.

Book band: Purple
Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Ideal for ages: 6+

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The bright, colourful illustrations perfectly reflect the fact that Diwali is the festival of light and help bring the story to life. This book will be a great addition to my bookshelf at school. K and O: Bonkers About Books

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Doyle, Malachy
MALACHY DOYLE worked in advertising and as a teacher for children with special needs before writing children´s books. He is the author of more than seventy books for children.

Malachy Doyle lives in Ireland on a tiny island off the coast of Donegal, where he works full-time as a children´s author. Malachy´s picture book Owen and the Mountain was a runner-up for the Children´s Book Award. Malachy also writes award-winning fiction, including Georgie and Who Is Jesse Flood? www.malachydoyle.com

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