Reviewed by Shravan
May 4, 2024
The entire adventure of Aru Shah started with the lighting of a lamp. Because of that, demons have been defeated, evil unleashed, and family discovered, and lost. The Sleeper has been unleashed on the world, and Aru and her sisters have to travel through dimensions, fight 10 headed demons, and so much more.
This series is about Indian mythology, and is actually super enjoyable to read. You can even learn quite a few things about Indian mythology, and you can easily lose yourself, and lose track of the world while reading these books, engrossed in these mythical creatures, and fantasy stories.
I can easily rate this 5 Stars, and easily give this series an age rating of 8+, because it is an excellent insight to Indian mythology while being absolutely age appropriate and super fun to read.
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Common Questions About Aru Shah
What age is Aru Shah appropriate for?
Aru Shah is recommended for ages 8-10 (Grades 3rd-5th). It's part of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint, and it's really enjoyable — you can actually learn a lot about Indian mythology while reading it. The adventure and humor are similar to Percy Jackson, which makes it a great next read for fans of that series.
What order should I read Aru Shah?
Read in order: Aru Shah and the End of Time, Aru Shah and the Song of Death, Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes, Aru Shah and the City of Gold, and Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality. The adventure builds from the moment Aru lights a cursed lamp in the first book.
Is Aru Shah related to Percy Jackson?
Aru Shah is published under Rick Riordan Presents but written by Roshani Chokshi, not Riordan himself. It has the same feel — modern kids discovering mythological powers — but draws from Hindu mythology instead of Greek. If your kid loved Percy Jackson and wants something different, this is a really good pick.
How many Aru Shah books are there?
There are 5 books in the Aru Shah series, published between 2018 and 2022. The five books tell one complete story, with Aru and her sisters fighting demons, traveling through dimensions, and discovering their connection to the gods. It's a really fun ride.
Aru Shah is recommended for ages 8 - 10 (Grades 3rd - 5th) with Lexile scores ranging from 630L to 630L.