The Mahabharatha: A Child\'s View

Written and illustrated by Samhita Arni

The great Indian epic Mahabharatha is a complex tale of ambition, war and destruction. Twelve year old Samhita Arni's version is bold and unorthodox in its depiction of character and in the sharply critical tone it adopts towards the epic's main theme: war. Samhita has illustrated the book herself with intricate line drawings.

- Named one of the Best Books Published in 2004 by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, 2005
- Elsa Morante Literary Award, Italy, 2004
- Book of the Month Award, Society for Youth Literature and Media, Germany, 2000

"A wonderful way to learn about Indian mythology ... this is a small masterpiece which deserves nothing but the highest recommendation."
-Academy for Children's Literature and Media, Germany

"A celebration of the wonder that is childhood and a reaffirmation of the existence of sheer talent in this country's young."
- Sagari Chhabra, Book Review