"Karna: The Greatest Archer in the World" by Vatsala Sperling explores the life of Karna, a heroic figure from the Indian epic, Mahabharata. Born to the unwed princess Kunti and the sun god, Karna faces a life marked by challenges and prejudice due to his lowly status as a charioteer’s son. Despite this, he becomes a legendary warrior, renowned for his unmatched skills with the bow and unwavering loyalty to his friend Duryodhana. The story delves into themes of honor, friendship, and fate as Karna battles against societal norms and his own destiny, showcasing his incredible journey and heroic spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-6th grade.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Inner Traditions Bear and Company .

Vatsala Sperling, Ph. D. , a native of India, learned these stories at her mother's feet and enjoys introducing them to children of the Western world. She is the author of several books in this series, including most recently The Magical Adventures of Krishna . Nona Weltevrede got in touch with Indian culture at a young age by watching his father and his mentor, Harish Johari, paint. A graduate of the Dutch Academy of Art and Design, St. Joost, he lives in Buren, Holland. Pieter Weltevrede began his artistic studies with Harish Johari in 1977 and also studied with Shri Chandra Bal. He has illustrated several books in this series, including Ganga and Ram the Demon Slayer .