A Pallava Adventure (Girls of India Series) By Preetha Leela Chockalingam

STEP BACK IN TIME TO 7TH-CENTURY MAMALLAPURAM IN THIS CAPTIVATING HISTORICAL FICTION ADVENTURE FILLED WITH COURAGE, FRIENDSHIP, AND ANCIENT SECRETS!

620 CE. Mamallapuram, India. Twelve-year-old Pallavi’s father works at the magnificent royal court, allowing Pallavi to spend her days in the grand library studying alongside her best friend, Shobavathi, and dreaming of becoming a scholar. But life at the royal court is precarious. When her father is abruptly banished by the king for alleged misconduct, Pallavi is forced to leave her beloved lessons behind to help her stepmother run a modest seaside shop.

Refusing to let go of her dreams, Pallavi secretly scribbles poems in hidden spots to practice writing in Tamil. But when a clay jug bearing one of her etched poems is discovered, it sparks excitement among the kingdom's scholars—while simultaneously alerting its enemies. Suddenly, Pallavi is thrust headfirst into a dangerous Chalukya spy plot designed to bring down the Pallava empire. To make matters worse, a mysterious stranger arrives, shattering her world with a dark family secret. Caught in a web of espionage and betrayal, can a young girl outwit foreign enemies, navigate broken trust, and find the strength to forgive her family's past?

Why this book is a must-have:

• Immersive Historical Setting: Transport young readers to the glorious 7th-century Pallava kingdom and the bustling port city of Mamallapuram.

• Empowering Protagonist: Features a resilient, book-smart heroine whose passion for education and writing drives the high-stakes plot.

• Rich Themes: Explores courage, deep friendship, family reconciliation, and the cultural heritage of the Tamil script.

• Perfect for Young Readers: Tailored for ages 10 and up, making it an engaging bridge into historical fiction and Indian mythology/history.

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