'A fast-paced, vivid and exciting adventure story with real heart, I couldn't stop reading!' Elsie Chapman, author of Caster and All the Ways Home Give this book to kid readers who adore portal fantasies and mythology, to kids struggling with fears and anxiety, and to all kids in between-I know they'll love it as much as I did!' 'From beginning to end, Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom is wonderfully layered with magic, from the Indian mythology-inspired world of Mysore to the joyful discovery of power and strength in unexpected places. Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart 'I loved every minute of this magical adventure about imagination, art, beauty, and the power of fighting our own monsters.' Padma Venkatraman, award-winning author of The Bridge Home 'Mandanna's funny, fast-paced fantasy weaves elements from ancient Indian epics into an action packed modern plot featuring a smart, strong female protagonist in a story that is sure to appeal to middle grade readers.' Veera Hiranandani, author of the Newbery Honor Book, The Night Diary

Mandanna weaves the healing power of art and imagination into this unique and fascinating adventure!' 'Sangu Mandanna brings the reader to magical Mysore, India through the eyes of young Kiki, a relatable character trying to save both herself and the fantasy world she finds herself in. Any kingdom that springs from the mind of an 11-year-old is sure to contain twists and surprises, and Kiki's does not disappoint.' ★ 'A breathtaking rush through Kiki's growing understanding of herself and the worlds, both real and fantastical, around her. School Library Journal (starred review) ★ 'Steeped in Hindu mythology, Mandanna's fast-paced modern take on a classical myth. an engaging fantastical story that will strongly appeal to readers of Rick Riordan, Roshani Chokshi, and Sayantani DasGupta.' But how can a girl armed with only a pencil defeat something so powerful? As the one responsible for creating the evil god, Kiki must overcome her fear and anxiety to save both worlds-the real and the imagined-from his wrath. Kiki ends up falling into the mystical world she drew, which includes a lot of wonderful discoveries like the band of rebel kids who protect the kingdom, as well as not-so-great ones like the ancient deity bent on total destruction. One day, her sketchbook's calming effect is broken when her mythological characters begin springing to life right out of its pages. Kiki's sketchbook is full of fanciful doodles of the rich Indian myths and legends her mother has told her over the years.

Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mom is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. A rich fantasy-adventure that sees a girl's drawings of Indian mythology spring to vivid life-including the evil god who seeks to enter the real world and destroy it.

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