The Girl and the Goddess

Name: The Girl and the Goddess
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529104653
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By Nikita Gill

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Summary

The Girl and the Goddess by Nikita Gill is a beautifully crafted narrative poem that follows the journey of a young girl named Paro as she grows up amidst the vibrant and tumultuous backdrop of India. Combining elements of mythology, spirituality, and personal discovery, the story explores themes of identity, resilience, and empowerment. Through encounters with mythical deities and personal trials, Paro embarks on a path of self-realisation and emotional growth.
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If you are drawn to books that blend poetry with prose to tell compelling coming-of-age stories, you might enjoy this work. The narrative is interwoven with mythology and explores themes of identity, empowerment, and culture. It could appeal to those who appreciate lyrical storytelling and the exploration of life's transitions through a young adult's eyes.

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A magical poetic coming-of-age story, drawing on feminine power, Indian mythology and healing from bestselling poet, writer and artist Nikita Gill.

BRITISH BOOK OF THE YEAR EasternEye

Picked as one of STYLIST'S BEST AUTUMN READS OF 2020

'A much-needed escape into a lyrical world'

Let her be a little less human, a little more divine
Give her heart armour so it doesn't break as easily as mine

One girl's wild journey of strength, beauty and growth as she discovers who she really is.

Lyrical wonder, spiritual revelation and revolution meet with epic mythical landscapes in this deeply intimate coming-of-age story, one that teaches us all, no matter how small we feel, to become the masters of our own destiny.

Meet Paro. A girl with a strong will, a full heart and much to learn. Born into a family reeling from the ruptures of Partition, follow her as she crosses the precarious lines between childhood, teenage discovery and realising her adult self.

Nikita Gill's masterful poetry and beautiful illustrations conjure up jasmine-scented voices and smiles inhabited by ancestors' souls, rain dancing in a new city and the painful caverns in our hearts. We are taken on a journey of deity wisdom, fragmented family, and love lost and gained. We see power in belief, healing from trauma and hope after conflict. Undercurrents of the Trimurti—the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer—run deep, as Paro must confront fear, desire and the darkest parts of herself in the search for meaning and, ultimately, empowerment.

Navigating different cultures, religions and identities, The Girl and the Goddess is a mesmerising poetic tale of where we come from, how we grow and how we become who we are.

'A moving, layered story' The Irish Times

'One of the best books of the year ... a spiritually enriching experience' EasternEye

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The Girl and the Goddess by Nikita Gill is praised for its lyrical and empowering exploration of womanhood, making it an inspiring read for many. Hailed as a moving and layered story, the book showcases Gill as one of the most exciting young writers today.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529104653

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Illustration: 25-30 black and white line drawings

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 352

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Modern Poetry Nikita Gill Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Nikita Gill is a British-Indian writer and artist living in the south of England. With a huge online following, her words have captivated hearts and minds all over the world. Nikita is an ambassador for National Poetry Day and is a regular speaker at literary events. Instagram- @nikita_gill Tumblr- meanwhilepoetry.tumblr.com Facebook- @nikitagillwrites Twitter- @nktgill

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