[An] inspiring variation on the archetypal hero's journey in which personal courage, family loyalty, and the broader cultural context all play equally strong roles. --School Library Journal Joshi's zingy digital illustrations in bold, saturated colors incorporate fantastical elements including Hindu gods and goddesses, while Thomas and Raj's concise text incorporates many references to Hinduism contextualized through illustrative details. A stirring demonstration of what we're truly capable of when we believe in ourselves. --Kirkus Reviews The illustrations depict Jyoti's interior journey--buoyed by gods, spirits, and nonhuman life-forms--as she pushes forward and ultimately succeeds. Back matter provides important context and details about this remarkable young woman and her deep-rooted resilience. --Booklist Jyoti's inspirational real-life feat contains moments both sweet and thrilling, with the story and images working together particularly well when determination lights up her eyes as she fills "herself with the aag of Kali," and her bike turns into a tiger, morphing her into a sort of love-fueled superhero.Young readers will cheer to learn that Jyoti's perseverance earned her international acclaim, easing her family's financial burdens. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Across saturated scenes, Joshi's lushly rendered digital illustrations incorporate Indian motifs and Hindu iconography.

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