Roshani Chokshi Knihy

Dvanásťročná Aru má vo zvyku trošičku si prikrášľovať pravdu. Veď čo jej zostáva, ak chce medzi nimi obstáť? V skutočnosti žije v malom byte v budove Múzea starého indického umenia a kultúry, kde jej mama pracuje ako kurátorka. Aru pozná všetky exponáty ako vlastné topánky, až na záhadnú a „prekliatu“ lampu, ktorú má prísne zakázané rozsvecovať. Lenže keď má príležitosť blysnúť sa pred spolužiakmi... Kto mohol tušiť, aké nepredstaviteľné a strašné veci sa začnú diať?

Paris, 1889: The world is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. In this city, no one keeps tabs on secrets better than treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier, Séverin Montagnet-Alarie. But when the all-powerful society, the Order of Babel, seeks him out for help, Séverin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance. To find the ancient artifact the Order seeks, Séverin will need help from a band of experts:An engineer with a debt to pay. A historian who can't yet go home. A dancer with a sinister past. And a brother in all but blood, who might care too much.Together, they'll have to use their wits and knowledge to hunt the artifact through the dark and glittering heart of Paris. What they find might change the world, but only if they can stay alive.

The Pandavas call on old friends, make new allies, and face fearsome trials as they embark on a mission to stop the Sleeper from accessing the nectar of immortality, but ultimately Aru must decide who deserves immortality--the devas or the asuras--and an unexpected answer comes from an unexpected place

Aru her sisters must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras. Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wishes, but she can't remember what it was. She's sure she didn't wish for a new sister, one who looks strangely familiar and claims to be the Sleeper's daughter...

Best-selling author Rick Riordan Presents the penultimate book in the Pandava series by best-selling author Roshani Chokshi. Aru and her sisters--including one who also claims to be the Sleeper's daughter--must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras. Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wshes, but she can't remember what it was. She's pretty sure she didn't wish for a new sister, one who looks strangely familiar and claims to be the Sleeper's daughter, like her. Aru also isn't sure she still wants to fight on behalf of the devas in the war against the Sleeper and his demon army. The devas have been too devious up to now. Case in point: two of the Pandavas' mentors, Hanuman and Urvashi, have been mysteriously detained in Lanka, the city of gold. Why? The Pandavas need to find them and get some answers before the Otherworld's magic fades completely in the human realm. Aru's biggest question, though, is why every adult she has loved and trusted so far has failed her. Will she come to peace with what they've done before she has to wage the battle of her life? Filled with wondrous magic, unforgettable creatures, manipulative gods, and laugh-out-loud dialogue, this fourth book in the Pandava series will leave readers wishing they could read the finale right now.

War between the devas and the demons is imminent, and the Otherworld is on high alert. Fourteen-year-old Aru Shah and her friends are sent on a mission to rescue two "targets," one of whom is about to utter a prophecy that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Turns out the targets, a pair of twins, are the newest Pandava sisters, though the prophecy says that one sister is not true. When the Pandavas fail to prevent the prophecy from reaching the Sleeper's ears, the heavenly attendants ask them to step aside. Aru believes that the only way to put the shine back on their brand is to find the Kalpavriksha, the wish-granting tree that came out of the Ocean of Milk when it was churned. If she can reach it before the Sleeper, perhaps she can turn everything around with one wish. Careful what you wish for, Aru . . .

Aru is just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of love's bow and arrow have gone missing, and the thief isn't playing Cupid. If that weren't bad enough, Aru gets framed as the thief. If she doesn't find the arrow by the next full moon, she'll be kicked out of the Otherworld. For good

Corazon Lopez eagerly anticipates her eleventh birthday, marking the beginning of her training in babaylan magic. Driven by the desire to resurrect her parents, she embarks on a journey that intertwines her personal aspirations with the rich traditions of her culture. This coming-of-age tale explores themes of loss, hope, and the power of magic, as Corazon navigates her newfound abilities and the responsibilities that come with them.

This collection of three lush and adventurous stories in "New York Times"-bestselling author Chockshi's Star-Touched World also includes an extended excerpt of "The Gilded Wolves."

Gauri, a fierce warrior princess from the enemy kingdom, avoids execution by agreeing to partner with Vikram, the Fox Prince, in a mystical tournament in which the winner will receive his heart's desire.

Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New York Times instant bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with the final riveting tale as full of mystery and danger as ever in The Bronzed Beasts. After Séverin's seeming betrayal, the crew is fractured. Armed with only a handful of hints, Enrique, Laila, Hypnos and Zofia must find their way through the snarled, haunted waterways of Venice, Italy to locate Séverin. Meanwhile, Séverin must balance the deranged whims of the Patriarch of the Fallen House and discover the location of a temple beneath a plague island where the Divine Lyre can be played and all that he desires will come to pass. With only ten days until Laila expires, the crew will face plague pits and deadly masquerades, unearthly songs and the shining steps of a temple whose powers might offer divinity itself...but at a price they may not be willing to pay.

Returning to the dark and glamorous world of her New York Times instant bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with another riveting tale as full of mystery and danger as ever. They are each other's fiercest love, greatest danger, and only hope.

Eighteen-year-old Prince Arris hopes to escape the cursed fate of his predecessors, each of whom dies shortly after marriage, so he strikes a deal with Demelza, a seventeen-year-old veritas swan maiden who can separate truth from lies.

The graphic novel adaptation of the fantasy adventure by Roshani Chokshi, inspired by the great Hindu epics she grew up on.Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again.But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it's up to Aru to save them.The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all that?

A collection of ten stories by authors from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint that remix myths for modern readers.

"FANTASY ROMANCE A fairy tale prince and princess get a second chance at getting what they truly desire in this dazzling tale as they embark on an enchanted road trip and encounter a delightful cast of magical characters. Imelda and Ambrose have forgotten why they got together in the first place. After a whirlwind courtship and a fairy-tale wedding, they embark on life together as royalty of Loves Keep. But when Imelda is in trouble, Ambrose sacrifices their love to save her life, little knowing that the loss of their love will jeopardize the entire kingdom..."-- Provided by publisher

Every fairy tale must come to an end. In the tradition of gothic novels like The Cloisters and The Bloody Chambers, this dark fairy tale-infused story explores a cursed friendship and a marriage steeped in secrets. A man who believes in fairy tales marries the beautiful and mysterious Indigo Maxwell-Castenada, who demands a promise: he must never pry into her past. However, when they return to her childhood home, he discovers the shadow of Indigo's beloved friend, who vanished without a trace. Confronted with his wife's dark secrets, the bridegroom struggles to keep his promise, risking their marriage and lives. Blending the lush atmosphere of Mexican Gothic with the enchanting elements of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, this tale is a spellbinding exploration of love, lies, secrets, and betrayal. Critics have praised it as "gorgeous and ornate," "a fairy tale in the oldest and truest sense," and "dark, haunting, and thrumming with mystery, magic, and love." This opulent and engrossing narrative offers a shimmering tapestry of emotion, making it a captivating read for those drawn to darkly romantic stories.

Three New York Times bestselling authors--Roshani Chokshi, Sandhya Menon, and Evelyn Skye--craft a delicious concoction of storytelling about best friends who discover that love is the most powerful magic of all. This Halloween, magic will reawaken in the town of Moon Ridge, and any love forged that night will last forever. At least, that's what the founder's fable says, and best friends Onny, Ash, and True--better known as "The Coven"--aren't taking any chances. After brewing a supposed love potion from a recipe passed down by Onny's grandmother, each member of The Coven sets off to try to charm the love of their life. One falls for an unexpected suitor. Another paints himself into a corner. And the third refuses to believe in magic at all... until true love proves her wrong. To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets Gilmore Girls: Three Kisses, One Midnight will put you under its spell and keep you reading long past the witching hour!

A lush and vivid story steeped in Indian folklore and mythology, Roshani Chokshi's The Star-touched Queen is a novel that no reader will soon forget. An instant New York Times Bestseller! Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when you're only seventeen? Maya is cursed. With a horoscope that promises a marriage of Death and Destruction, she has earned only the scorn and fear of her father's kingdom. Content to follow more scholarly pursuits, her whole world is torn apart when her father, the Raja, arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions. Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar. Neither roles are what she expected: As Akaran's queen, she finds her voice and power. As Amar's wife, she finds something else entirely: Compassion. Protection. Desire... But Akaran has its own secrets -- thousands of locked doors, gardens of glass, and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit. Soon, Maya suspects her life is in danger. Yet who, besides her husband, can she trust? With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance, Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the most... including herself.

Aru Shah wypowiedziała życzenie przy Drzewie Życzeń – ale nie pamięta jego treści. Przy czym ma prawie całkowitą pewność, że nie życzyła sobie kolejnej siostry… Kara twierdzi, że też jest córką Śpiącego. To także jedyna osoba, która może pomóc Aru w ucieczce z kryjówki Śpiącego i powrocie do domu, więc nasza bohaterka nie ma wyjścia: musi zaufać Karze. Aru dręczą też wątpliwości, czy powinna nadal walczyć po stronie dewów w wojnie z asurami. Bogowie do tej pory nie wykazywali się zbytnią szczerością wobec niej i jej przyjaciół. Jak Kubera, władca złotego miasta Lanka, który obiecał drużynie Ziemniaków dwie potężne bronie, ale pod warunkiem że siostry przejdą pomyślnie ciężkie próby. Jeśli im się nie uda, nie będą miały szans w walce z armią Śpiącego, która ma niebawem ruszyć na Lankę, a później na cały Innoświat.

Życie ARU SHAH to chaos. Jej dawny mentor, gołąb Bu, odrodził się w postaci kurczaka zapalniczki. Aiden, którym Aru się zauroczyła, w dzień jej urodzin ją pocałował - a teraz nie chce nawet na nią spojrzeć. Kara, jej niedawno poznana przyrodnia siostra, zdradziła Pandawów, niszcząc ich niebiańską broń i przechodząc na stronę Śpiącego. Aru wie, że Śpiący podąża wraz z wielką armią do labiryntu, aby zdobyć nektar nieśmiertelności. Drogę do nektaru może wskazać jedynie Kara, duchowa córka boga słońca. Pandawowie muszą do następnej pełni księżyca powstrzymać Śpiącego przed zdobyciem nieskończonej władzy i zniszczeniem Innoświata. Bez swojej niebiańskiej broni nie mogą się jednak przedostać do labiryntu - i jak zwykle muszą wymyślić jakieś inne, sprytne rozwiązanie... Spotkają się ze starymi znajomymi, poznają nowych sojuszników i stawiają czoła straszliwym wyzwaniom, takim jak... występ w talent show! A kiedy nadejdzie czas ostatecznego starcia, trzeba będzie zdecydować, kto zasługuje na nieśmiertelność. Odpowiedź, której nikt by się nie spodziewał, przyjdzie z najmniej prawdopodobnej strony... W tym ekscytującym zakończeniu szalonego pasma przygód, które rozpoczęło się od zwykłego zapalenia lampy, czeka na czytelnika mnóstwo zwrotów akcji i mocnych emocji.

Wer die Götter herausfordert, dem ist echt nicht zu helfen … Das Ende des Universums naht! Der weltenverschlingende Schläfer steht kurz davor, den Nektar der Unsterblichkeit an sich zu bringen. Aru und ihre Pandava-Schwestern sind die letzte Hoffnung der Anderwelt. Nur sie können in das Labyrinth eindringen, in dem der Nektar aufbewahrt wird. Doch diesmal müssen sie dem Schläfer und seiner Armee ganz ohne ihre magischen Götterwaffen entgegentreten. Wie sollen sie das nur schaffen? Persönlich empfohlen von "Percy Jackson"-Autor Rick Riordan! Entdecke alle Abenteuer aus der Reihe "Rick Riordan Presents": "Zane gegen die Götter" von J. C. Cervantes Band 1: Sturmläufer Band 2: Feuerhüter Band 3: Schattenspringer "Ren gegen die Götter" von J. C. Cervantes Band 1: Nachtkönigin Band 2: Jaguarmagie "Sikander gegen die Götter" von Sarwat Chadda Band 1: Das Schwert des Schicksals Band 2: Der Zorn der Drachengöttin "Aru gegen die Götter" von Roshani Chokshi Band 1: Die Wächter des Himmelspalasts Band 2: Im Reich des Meeresfürsten Band 3: Das Geheimnis des Wunschbaums Band 4: Die Magie der goldenen Stadt Band 5: Der Trank der Unsterblichkeit "Tristan gegen die Götter" von Kwame Mbalia Band 1: Mythenweber