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I Am Archa: The Legend of Unniarcha, India's Warrior Girl

by Ranjeeta Raam

Ages 10–14Indian author

Unniarcha is the fiery daughter of a Kalaripayattu master, in a world where only boys can be warriors. When a bitter cousin challenges her sick father to a duel, she must step up. A verse-novel retelling of Kerala's warrior-girl legend.

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Author
Ranjeeta Raam
Age
Ages 10–14
Type
Verse Novel, Legend
Language
English
Publisher
Hachette India
In India
Available

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