Vikram and Vetal

Peace and prosperity for his kingdom or freedom from a tiresome ghost?King Vikramaditya’s justice is put to the test.And how is a twelve year-old girl connected to this tale?The tale of King Vikramaditya and a Vetal testing the king’s famed sense of justice is a classic. Many centuries later these stories-that King Vikramaditya had asked for to be handed down generations-are narrated to a twelve-year-old girl by a mysterious old man. But who is this storyteller? And what connects the girl to a king from ancient times?Poile Sengupta brings alive the age-old Vikram and Vetal stories in a new energetic way. Funny sad serious and strange this unique retelling proves how relevant these tales remain even today.A Children’s Bookshelf Selection Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life. About the Author Poile Sengupta has written several books for children.