Kiranmala learns that her parents were captured by the evil demon queen, Rakkhoshi Buri, who wants to rule both the Kingdom Beyond and Earth. With the help of two princes from different dimensions, Neel and Lal, Kiranmala embarks on a quest to rescue her parents and save both worlds from destruction.

Throughout her journey, Kiranmala encounters various mythical creatures from Indian folklore such as rakshasas, asuras, and yakshis. She also learns about her own magical abilities and discovers the truth about her heritage. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and battles against powerful enemies.

As Kiranmala delves deeper into the Kingdom Beyond, she uncovers secrets about her past and realizes the importance of friendship, bravery, and embracing her true identity. The book combines elements of adventure, humor, and mythology to create an engaging and captivating story for young readers.

The Serpent’s Secret explores themes of identity, family, friendship, and the power of storytelling. It introduces readers to Indian culture and mythology in a way that is accessible and relatable. The book also highlights the strength and resilience of its young protagonist as she navigates through unfamiliar worlds and confronts her fears.

Overall, The Serpent’s Secret is a thrilling and enchanting tale that will captivate readers with its rich world-building, diverse characters, and exciting plot twists. It sets the stage for further adventures in the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series, offering a unique blend of fantasy and Indian folklore.

• The Serpent’s Secret

• Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 1
• By: Sayantani DasGupta
• Narrated by: Sayantani DasGupta

On the morning of her 12th birthday, Kiranmala was just an ordinary sixth-grader living in Parsippany, New Jersey. . . until her parents mysteriously disappeared and a drooling rakkhosh demon burst into her kitchen, determined to eat her alive. Turns out there might be some truth in her parents’ fantasy stories – like how Kiranmala was a real Indian princess and how she came from a secret place out of this world.

To complicate matters further, two well-matched princes ring the doorbell, claiming they have come to her rescue. Suddenly, Kiran was swept into another dimension full of magic, winged horses, moving maps, and annoying talking birds. There, she must solve puzzles and battle demons while staying away from the Snake King of the underworld and Queen Rakkhoshi to find her parents and essentially save New Jersey, her entire world. her and everything beyond it….

This book is very good! Personally I LOVED it and thought it was very entertaining. There are lots of twists and turns and lots of pictures! The characters are amazing and I think they put together really well. I totally recommend reading this book

Masterfully written, non-stop entertaining and wonderfully funny. Every last part of the chapter leaves me yearning for the next one.

I like this story, but I have some problems with the narration. I appreciate that the author read the book, but it reminds me of one time, when I was working at a call center, I got a call from someone who was using a Sign Language interpreter. America. The interpreter is very expressive, almost to the point of humour, and it distracts from the overall call. The same thing happens in this story.

I enjoyed this book so much, It was nice to see a female character take over and kick the ass. I was happy to see mythology outside of Greece and Rome. I’ve enjoyed all of Rick Riordan’s books and this one is a delightful mythological quest in another world with great characters. In this book, their quests are constantly fraught with difficulty, and I love that they just need to add one more thing to their to-do list. Both Kiren and Neel have some parenting issues. This is great for them to explore and talk about. I love Neel’s mother because even though she’s a demon, she’s still a mother and her character is one of my favorites. That we are not who our parents are but how we live our lives. This is a great adventure for the average reader and I can’t wait for the next one.