An American Library Association 2012 Notable Children's Book and a USBBY Outstanding International Books Honor Book
The Ramayana -- one of the great legends of ancient India -- is presented here in the form of a visually stunning and gripping graphic novel. Told from the perspective of the queen, Sita, it explores ideas of right vs. wrong, compassion, loyalty, trust, honor and the terrible price that war exacts from women, children, animals and the natural world.
After Sita, Rama and his brother are banished from their kingdom, Sita is captured by the arrogant King Ravana and imprisoned in a garden across the ocean. Ravana tries to convince Sita to be his wife, but she steadfastly refuses his advances. Eventually, Rama comes to her rescue with the help of the monkey Hanuman and his army, magic animals and gods. But Rama is unable to trust Sita and forces her to undergo an ordeal by fire to prove herself to be true and pure…
The Ramayana was first written in Sanskrit by the poet Valmiki around 300 B.C. It contains important Hindu teachings and has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
An American Library Association 2012 Notable Children's Book and a USBBY Outstanding International Books Honor Book
The Ramayana -- one of the great legends of ancient India -- is presented here in the form of a visually stunning and gripping graphic novel. Told from the perspective of the queen, Sita, it explores ideas of right vs. wrong, compassion, loyalty, trust, honor and the terrible price that war exacts from women, children, animals and the natural world.
After Sita, Rama and his brother are banished from their kingdom, Sita is captured by the arrogant King Ravana and imprisoned in a garden across the ocean. Ravana tries to convince Sita to be his wife, but she steadfastly refuses his advances. Eventually, Rama comes to her rescue with the help of the monkey Hanuman and his army, magic animals and gods. But Rama is unable to trust Sita and forces her to undergo an ordeal by fire to prove herself to be true and pure…
The Ramayana was first written in Sanskrit by the poet Valmiki around 300 B.C. It contains important Hindu teachings and has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
| Published By | Groundwood Books Ltd — Oct 8, 2011 |
| Specifications | 152 pages | 6.5 in x 9.25 in |
| Keywords | Indian protagonist; myths and legends; trust; honor; queen; Hindu teachings; YA; Indian culture and heritage; comic; mythology; perseverance; third person; inferring; Common Core aligned; CC Literature Key Ideas and Details; CC Literature Craft and Structure; CC Literature Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; grade 5; grade 6; New York Times Bestseller; graphic novel; young adult; family tree; |
| Written By | Samhita Arni is an author who lives in Bangalore, India. Visit Samhita Arni's website: http://www.samarni.com/ |
| Illustrated by | Moyna Chitrakar is an artist, performer and illustrator. She lives in West Bengal, India. |
| Written By |
| Samhita Arni is an author who lives in Bangalore, India. Visit Samhita Arni's website: http://www.samarni.com/ |
| Illustrated by |
| Moyna Chitrakar is an artist, performer and illustrator. She lives in West Bengal, India. |
| Audience | ages 10 and up / grades 5 and up |
| Reading Levels | Lexile GN750L |
| Key Text Features | family tree |
| Common Core | CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 |
Commended, Texas Library Association 2012 Maverick Graphic Novel List Grades 9-12, 2011
Commended, ALA Notable Children's Books List, 2012
Commended, 2012 USBBY Outstanding International Book, 2012
New York Times Best Seller
Commended, South Asia Book Award Honor Book, 2012
“Recommended” —CM Magazine
“...gorgeous, vibrant illustrations...It is an accomplishment...” —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
“a must-purchase based on the strength of its dramatic story and arresting art, enhanced by superior design and high-quality production. Brilliant and fresh.” —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“A vibrantly illustrated graphic-novel retelling of an ancient Indian legend...A valuable piece of historical literature brought to the forefront for thoughtful new readers” —Kirkus Reviews
“dynamic...moving and important...” —Publishers Weekly
“...stunning...” —The Children's Book Compass
“...instantly engaging, even mesmerizing.” —The Globe and Mail
“...stunning...” —Sequential Tart
“Thought provoking and thrilling...” —The Bulletin of the Centre for Children's Books
“. . . Sita's Ramayana is part of a strong tradition of feminist retellings, yet it manages to feel fresh and to stand up to them.” —The Sunday Guardian
“Told in the vibrant and dynamic art of traditional Patua scroll paintings, Sita's Ramayana is a radical new telling of an ancient tale.” —Read@MPL
“Sita’s Ramayana expands the collection of world literature available to teachers, and young readers will find connections to stories they already know while embarking on an entirely new journey.” —Language Arts