Lengtonghoih: The Girl Who Wanted the Brightest Star by Mercy Vungthianmaung...

Name: Lengtonghoih: The Girl Who Wanted the Brightest Star by Mercy Vungthianmaung...
Brand: Seagull Books London Ltd

Seagull Books London Ltd

Richly illustrated in color, this book brings a charming folktale from Northeast India to a global audience.\nA beautiful young girl named Lengtonghoih, dearly loved by her seven brothers, is abducted by a cruel prince who intends to marry her. This enchanting story revolves around the seven brothers\u2019 adventure to save their sister and how, instead, she saves them\u2014with the help of mystical power and magic. While folktales from many parts of India have been widely translated into other languages and have become part of national narratives, such stories from Northeast India\u2014a greatly underrepresented, culturally rich region\u2014remain relatively unknown outside their own communities. This gorgeous book changes that by showcasing a traditional yet subversive folktale from the Paite people, an\n\nLengtonghoih\nThe Girl Who Wanted the Brightest Star\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\;