The Conch Bearer (novel)
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| The Conch Bearer | |
| Author | Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni |
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| Cover artist | Peter Sís |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Brotherhood of the Conch |
| Genre(s) | Children's Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |
| Publication date | 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 265 pp |
| Followed by | The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming |
The Conch Bearer is a fantasy novel written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.
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[edit] Plot summary
Anand, who lives in modern India, has never gone to school because his family is very poor, and he works at a tea shop to earn money. At the shop one day, he meets an old man who looked like a beggar. Despite his ragged clothing, the old man seemed wise, and Anand wanted to ask questions. But Haru, the owner, shooes the beggar off. That evening, however, the old man returns, this time at Anand's house. The mysterious old man claims to be the master healer. The master healer tells Anand that he wants him to accompany him on a quest to the Himalayas to return an enchanted conch to its rightful place. This novel follows Anand on his quest with the old man, and a clever girl called Nisha.
[edit] Characters
- Anand - a boy living in contemporary India, and later, the Conch Bearer
- Abhaydatta - the Master Healer, who is willing to return the conch to its rightful place
- Nisha - a clever and resourceful girl who unexpectedly accompanies Anand and Abhaydatta on their quest
- Surabhanu - a greedy shape-shifter who is determined to steal the conch.
[edit] Awards
The Conch Bearer was chosen as a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and a Booklist Editor's Choice.
