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Rama and Sita

By Malachy Doyle

When Sita vanishes, Rama follows mysterious clues into danger—with surprising help from a monkey king.

colourful mythical adventurous dramatic

Genres

Adventure Mythology Spirituality/Beliefs

What is Rama and Sita about?

Rama and Sita are happy living together in the forest, until the demon king Ravana kidnaps Sita and takes her far away. Determined to rescue her, Rama follows the clues she has left behind with help from Hanuman, the brave monkey king. Their journey leads them through danger, courage and unexpected friendship. Can Rama and Hanuman find Sita, defeat Ravana and bring her safely home? This colourful retelling introduces young readers to the story behind the Hindu festival of Diwali.

About the author

Malachy Doyle is a much-loved author from Northern Ireland who has written many exciting books for children. He is especially known for his beautiful story 'The Snail and the Whale', which he wrote with illustrator Axel Scheffler. Malachy enjoys sharing adventures and heart-warming tales that inspire children to discover the magic of reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2012

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