Filled with innumerable unusual legends of powerful gods and demons, alluring creatures and feisty women, the books in this collection are packed with arresting illustrations, captivating characters and magical worlds to keep every reader hooked. Read these enchanting narratives that will transport you to another time and fill you with a sense of wonder.

The Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata
Extraordinary stories that reintroduce the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic, the Mahabharata.

The Man from the Egg: Unusual Tales about the Trinity
Unknown myths about the three most powerful gods from the ancient world-Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna
Fascinating stories that surround the two most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu-Rama and Krishna-and their lineage.

The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales about Women in Mythology
From Parvati to Ashokasundari and Bhamati to Mandodari, this book features fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, slew demons and protected their devotees.

The Sage with Two Horns: Unusual Tales from Mythology
A gem of a collection featuring lesser-known accounts of wit, wisdom and intrigue from Indian mythology.

About the Author

Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon, north Karnataka. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fiction pieces, and bestselling books for children. Her books have been translated into all major Indian languages. She weaves magical tales and especially enjoys writing for young readers. A generation of children has grown up reading her books and her stories are available in textbooks across schools in India.