Sona and the Golden Beasts
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| Author | Rajani LaRocca |
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| Language | English |
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| Publisher | Quill Tree Books |
Publication date | March 5, 2024 |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 978-0-06329-540-7 |
Sona and the Golden Beasts is a 2024 middle grade fantasy novel by Indian-American author Rajani LaRocca. The novel follows 13-year-old Sona Kalpani as she learns the truth about herself and her world.
Inspired by South Asian culture,[1] Sona and the Golden Beasts centers 13-year-old Sona Kalpani, a member of the ruling Malech class who conquered the country of Devia centuries ago. Her family owns a farm where Devans farm rare gems to be sold around the world. Despite music being outlawed to subdue the magical Devan people, Sona enjoys singing and listening to the world around her. This leads to her finding a pup who has recently been orphaned by a hunter, who wants to finish the job. After learning family secrets, she runs off with the pup, seeking the support of the elderly Ayah. When Ayah becomes ill, Sona seeks a cure with Ayah's grandson, Raag.