Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali - Paperback

by Jatinder Verma (Author), Nilesh Mistry (Illustrator)

Action-packed from start to finish, this dramatic new chapter book version of India's great epic, The Ramayana, will have boys and girls alike on the edge of their seats. Full-color illustrations throughout vividly bring the story of Diwali to life, while courageous heroes and dastardly villains make Prince of Fire the perfect choice for any child with a love of adventure.

Author Biography

Jatinder Verma was born in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. At the age of 14, he moved with his family to the UK as part of the Kenyan Exodus. An acclaimed playwright, Jatinder is Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Tara Arts, the first Asian Theatre Company in the UK. Based in south London, the company opened its newly renovated premises as a dedicated national home for small-scale multicultural productions in 2016. Its work has been described by Sir Richard Eyre as "a terrific synthesis of east and west."

Nilesh Mistry was born in Bombay and moved to London in 1975. He studied Illustration at Harrow School of Art and Central St. Martin's School of Art. His work combines a strong foundation in figurative drawing with a fascination for pattern, form and contrast. He has been published extensively, and is also sought after as a portrait artist, product designer and decorative sculptor. Nilesh lives in London, England.