I recently read Aru Shah and the End of Time, which is the first book from the ‘Rick Riordan Presents’ imprint. As with Rick Riordans Percy Jackson books this is also packed with adventure, puzzles to unravel & plenty of humour in seeing demons & gods in a modern day setting.

Aru finds herself cast into role of hero as she accidentally frees an ancient demon who can stop time. On her quest to save her mum, friends & ultimately the world she is helped by a ‘wise cracking pigeon & her long-lost half sister’.

I enjoyed reading a story with two young indian girls, Aru & Mini, as the main protagonists, battling their own demons as well as real ones. With common concerns of making friends, trying to fit in & having self confidence there are plenty of real life concerns amongst talking palaces & a demon beautician.

I also loved the pantheon of hindu gods & demons the story introduces you too and luckily this is just the start, with more half-sisters to meet & a demon still to catch this promises to be a thrilling new series to get stuck into.

Here are a couple of family favourites on hindu gods & myths.