Five of the characters are reincarnated Pandavas - demigod warrior princes - and are girls between 11 and 15 years old. Even then, you may need the glossary in the back to keep all the Hindu gods and terms straight. Definitely read the first three books in the series - Aru Shah and the End of Time, Aru Shah and the Song of Death, Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes - before tackling this one, especially if you're unfamiliar with the vast world of Indian mythology. This imprint was started by the hugely popular Percy Jackson author and aims to bring a wider variety of mythological fantasies to kids, written by authors who grew up in a particular tradition. Parents need to know that Roshani Chokshi's Aru Shah and the City of Gold is the fourth book in the five-volume Pandava series published by Rick Riordan Presents. Mentions of movies and books, especially Lord of the Rings and Cast Away. Aru loves Home Depot and all the Pandavas love Oreos.
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