Runes

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In a world where magic flows through everyday life, nine-year-old Bindi discovers her rare gift: she can see and converse with magical beings. Living by the sacred banks of the Narmada River-the lifeline of her village-Bindi befriends Bona, a mystical guardian, and Udan Khatola, a fiery bird of legend. When an evil Witch spreads pollution and shadow across the river, threatening to poison the waters and silence its spirit, Bindi must act. Guided by Baba, a mysterious being who drifts between veils of time, she learns to follow a spell rooted in many eras, one that calls forth the allies she needs to outwit the Witch. With Pari, an ethereal fairy, and a silvery dove shimmering with hidden power, Bindi's fellowship rises in a dazzling crusade to defend their home. Both magical odyssey and ecological allegory, this tale celebrates courage, friendship, and the eternal fight to protect the living world.

Is Runes appropriate for my child?

Suitable for readers of all ages.