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The Pari and Kayal Adventures - Saved by Sid: An Enchanting Story about Kindness and Friendship Kindle Edition

by Maya Sara Karthik (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 80 ratings

Winner of the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Award - Second Place in the Youth Fiction category



 This is an inspiring and entertaining tale that teaches kids about siblings’ love, the power of kindness and friendship, and the importance of not judging people or situations instantly.

The loving sisters, Pari and Kayal , are unaware that they are going to embark on their first-ever adventure . They go camping with their parents to a beautiful campsite surrounded by a lush green forest. As they walk through the forest, they hear a lovely voice whistling softly. They are very curious and immediately start following the voice but land in loads of trouble. Whose voice was it? How do they get out of trouble? Do they get to learn some important life lessons ? Read on to find out.

Character Introduction

Pari is 10 years old. A tall girl with classic bob hairstyle and wears glasses. Intelligent, observant, matured, multi-talented and kind. Always carries her bag. Gets scared easily. A stickler for rules! Has a super special bond with her sister.

Kayal is 5 years old. A thin girl with bob cut hair and wears glasses. Overprotective of her elder sister. Cute, smart looking, clever, adventurous, brave and innocent. And, a fashionista!

Sid is a cute little chipmunk who can talk. Loves to eat food! Fun to have around, joker, a bit shy, loves to help and just can’t stop learning.

Pari, Kayal and Sid value and celebrate friendship, happiness, diversity, the sense of belonging and the power of not being judgmental!
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    6 - 12 years
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    The Pari and Kayal Adventures
  3. Print length
    30 pages
  4. Language
    English
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    March 31, 2020
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Maya Sara Karthik

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Maya Sara Karthik is eleven years old and is an award-winning children's book author. Give her a book and she will forget the world around her. She is a natural teacher and enjoys teaching her friends and her little sister Mira. Maya is a swimmer, a dancer in-training and an Instagrammer known for her book reviews. She lives in Chennai, India.

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Customers find this children's book imaginative and entertaining, with cute illustrations that encourage imagination. The story features well-developed characters, and customers appreciate its message about kindness and friendship. They like the writing style, with one customer noting it's very well written, and another mentioning it's easy to read.

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15 customers mention "Imagination"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story imaginative and entertaining for kids, with one customer noting it's packed with adventure.

"...A very well written children’s (elementary) educational storybook. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment...." Read more

"...Author Maya does a great job describing the story. We love it so much we can't wait to read her next story...." Read more

"My daughters and I enjoyed reading this very imaginative story. The story starts off with two sisters getting packed to go camping...." Read more

"...I was shocked to read that the author is only 10 years old. Fun, clever, and charming. Kids will be sure to love this book!" Read more

13 customers mention "Illustrations"13 positive0 negative

Customers like the illustrations in the book, describing them as cute, with one customer noting they are fun and encourage imagination.

"...A very awesome book cover, great hand-drawn colored pictures & proper font & writing style...." Read more

"This is a wonderful book with fun illustrations encouraging imagination, play and kindness!..." Read more

"...The pictures were very cute and went along well with the story...." Read more

"...Fun, clever, and charming. Kids will be sure to love this book!" Read more

8 customers mention "Writing style"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting it's a beautiful story written by a young author, and another mentioning it's a great start for a beginning author.

"...A very well written children’s (elementary) educational storybook. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment...." Read more

"...a few punctuation and grammar errors, this story is a great start for a beginning author!..." Read more

"...I was shocked to read that the author is only 10 years old. Fun, clever, and charming. Kids will be sure to love this book!" Read more

"What a beautiful story written a young but talented writer! It shows us how to be friendly and kind to each other...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of...." Read more

"...We love it so much we can't wait to read her next story. The characters are so cute, we imagined making paper dolls out of them and role playing..." Read more

"...While in the woods, they meet some very interesting characters!..." Read more

"Maya You are such an amazing author! Love the story, love the characters and love the illustrations. I would definitely recommend this book!" Read more

4 customers mention "Kindness"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message about kindness and friendship.

"...book with fun illustrations encouraging imagination, play and kindness! We love the magical characters Pari and Kayal and the journey they take...." Read more

"...Packed with adventure, friendship, and showing kindness to others, this story is sure to entertain kids...." Read more

"...It shows us how to be friendly and kind to each other. I love the illustrations! They are adorable!" Read more

"...My son loves all the monkeys hanging in the tree. Great message on being friendly and kind." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning its nice language and proper font.

"...A very awesome book cover, great hand-drawn colored pictures & proper font & writing style...." Read more

"...This book was extremely well written. I was shocked to read that the author is only 10 years old. Fun, clever, and charming...." Read more

"...The language is really nice and the plot keeps us curious all the way to the end. They children are also very well behaved. I strongly recommend it!" Read more

"...Cute fantasy book for kids that was fun and short to read!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Tony Parsons
    5.0 out of 5 stars childrens
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
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    Pari (9, sister) & Kayal (5, sister) were trying on their new camping clothes.
    Dada watched as hey put their picnic baskets & sleeping bags in the car.
    Pari had her books & Kayal had her doll.
    It was a long 4-hours’ drive to the campground.
    The mountains & the clear lake took Pari & Kayal’s breath away.
    The gear was unloaded & the tent was pitched.
    The sisters asked their parents if they could go & explore.
    They came upon a nightingale.
    And then a monkey. There was a whole tree full of them.
    Out of nowhere, Sid (chipmunk) appeared.

    I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.

    A very awesome book cover, great hand-drawn colored pictures & proper font & writing style. A very well written children’s (elementary) educational storybook. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational movie, a classroom presentation, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

    Thank you for the free author; FreeBooksy; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
    Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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  • Orange County Creative
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book encouraging imagination, play and friendship
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020
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    This is a wonderful book with fun illustrations encouraging imagination, play and kindness! We love the magical characters Pari and Kayal and the journey they take. Author Maya does a great job describing the story. We love it so much we can't wait to read her next story. The characters are so cute, we imagined making paper dolls out of them and role playing our own adventures!
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  • Jessica D. Adams, Author
    4.0 out of 5 stars A cute, imaginative story about friendship and kindness toward others
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
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    My daughters and I enjoyed reading this very imaginative story. The story starts off with two sisters getting packed to go camping. When they arrive at the campground, they ask their parents if they can go exploring in the woods. While in the woods, they meet some very interesting characters!
    Packed with adventure, friendship, and showing kindness to others, this story is sure to entertain kids. They will definitely like Sid and may even want a "Sid" of their own. That was one part that confused my daughters because the parents seemed to be totally okay with the fact that Sid would be going home with the family. I guess that is every kid's dream come true, so kids will surely relate.
    The pictures were very cute and went along well with the story. Aside from a few punctuation and grammar errors, this story is a great start for a beginning author!
    My daughters and I would recommend this story to kids around ages 5-10. We recommend that parents read this story along with their kids since the characters want to bring an animal from the woods home.
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  • Lauren and Luis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting and Adventurous
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
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    I can’t wait for the next book! These sisters have become my new favorite characters and I can’t wait to read about all the adventures they’ll go on. This book was extremely well written. I was shocked to read that the author is only 10 years old. Fun, clever, and charming. Kids will be sure to love this book!
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  • Tsila Glidai
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a cute book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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    Who could believe that a 10 year old author is behind this cute, fun story! The language is really nice and the plot keeps us curious all the way to the end. They children are also very well behaved. I strongly recommend it!
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  • Tina Marie Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Traditional Storybook
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2020
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    I loved this story about two sisters's adventure in a forest and all they encounter along the way. The illustrations are bright and colorful!
    This young author writes a beautiful and traditional tale of fiction. Amazing imagination. I cannot wait to read her next story and watch her grow as an author.
    ☆☆☆☆☆
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  • IrinaKozhina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, fun and charming story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
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    What a beautiful story written a young but talented writer!
    It shows us how to be friendly and kind to each other.
    I love the illustrations! They are adorable!
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  • Ronan
    3.0 out of 5 stars Felt incomplete
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
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    This felt like the first chapter of a longer book. I would have liked to see a more complete story in one. I also think it could be edited tighter. But since it is written by a child, I guess that's understandable.
    Top marks for effort!
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  • A Daley
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2020
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    A lovely story about family, friendship and adventure. My children loved listening to the story and loved the cheeky monkey's.
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  • Elizabeth Russell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun little adventure with two sisters and a peppy chipmunk
    Reviewed in Germany on April 3, 2020
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    Knowing how young the author is makes me look forward to more stories in the future! I'm excited to see this author grow. The illustrations are very soft and easy to follow, I'd love to see even more in the next story. Kudos to the author (and those who helped her!)!
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  • MSR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stranger can be befriended
    Reviewed in India on May 2, 2020
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    The book is an eye opener not only for young kids, but also for grownups. The way, the young author perceives the stranger and moves with caution at the same time for Pari to elegantly befriend, brings out her maturity at this age. How Pari handles her sister is also beautiful.
    The author, in my opinion is sure to reach great heights in future.
    I recommend this book for young kids who are aspiring to be child authors.
    Best wishes to Maya.
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  • Anna M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2020
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    Lovely children’s story book written by a young and talented author. Not only does this book tell a story, it also provides insights into the special relationship and bond between the two sisters who are the main characters of the story. The adventure takes place in the woods where the sisters, Pari and Kayal, are joined by their new friend Sid.
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  • Rubina Shanawaz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect read for a 6 year old
    Reviewed in India on April 6, 2020
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    What I loved about this book is how it sticks to what a book is supposed to .. describe the characters , their emotions, the situation so well that it creates a movie in your mind!
    A perfect read for 6-12 year olds I would say..
    Cannot believe the author is only 10 years old!
    Waiting for the next in this series!
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