Hanuman The Hero

We have all heard the tales of Hanuman-the monkey god who dared topluck the sun from the sky and put it in his mouth. A loyal follower of LordRama, a fierce friend of the Kishkindha monkeys, and a valiant hero whocould give his life for friends and family, Hanuman is loved and revered bymany in the subcontinent.This evocative and lyrical story showcases brave Hanuman in a new light.From the marriage of his parents-Pavana, the god of winds, and Anjana,the daughter of the Earth-and his childhood days, to his meeting with thevanaras of Kishkindha and his journey with Rama to Lanka to vanquish thedemon king Ravana, this is a story of valour, strength and loyalty. With eachepisode in his life, be it his first meetings with Rama, Lakshmana, Sita-andMother Earth; or battling with crocodiles and flying across land and sea toacquire the Herb of Healing, see Hanuman grow to become the god he wasalways meant to be.Dhan Gopal Mukherji was one of the finest writers from India in thetwentieth century and renowned internationally for his beautiful stories foryounger readers. Hanuman the Hero is not just a retelling that will entertainchildren, it is a fresh take on Indian culture which will delight a newgeneration.

Pages: 256, Paperback, Speaking Tiger Books