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HarperCollins Children’s Books announces the release of Jugal Hansraj’s The Coward and the Sword

nisha.singh@harpercollins.co.in | 7 October 2021

A sword doesn’t make you brave, your heart does!

The Kingdom of Kofu is ruled by the brave king Rissho. Its people are courageous and skilled in war. With one exception. Prince Kadis, the sixteen-year-old heir to the kingdom. He is not brave. He is not courageous. He is not skilled in war. Kadis knows in his heart that he does not fit in. That he is different. That he is a coward.

Until one day, a seemingly chance encounter changes his life completely.

Jugal Hansraj says, “A journey I started over three years ago after the birth of my son has finally come to fruition.  My novel The Coward and the Sword is truly a labour of love for me. The inspiration came to me from a Buddhist quote by the 13th century Japanese reformer Nichiren Daishonin – ‘A sword is useless in the hands of a coward.’ A story started to form in my head and I started writing. To have the opportunity to be able to share my work with the world makes me feel so fortunate. I hope (if anything) I can inspire others through this book to find the courage within their own hearts.”

Tina Narang, Publisher – HarperCollins Children’s Books adds, ‘We are delighted to announce the release of Jugal Hansraj’s first book with HarperCollins. The Coward and The Sword will resonate with readers at multiple levels — as a beautiful coming-of-age story with memorable characters and a thrilling adventure; as a fable about discovering the courage that lies within us all; and as a book that reminds us about the futility of war and reiterates that a sword doesn’t make us brave, the courage of our convictions does! Brilliantly illustrated, the book has a distinctly vintage look and feel that will enchant readers just as much as the story will.’

The Coward And The Sword SHORTLISTED FOR THE ATTA GALATTA CHILDREN'S FICTION BOOK PRIZE 2022
About the Book - The Coward And The Sword SHORTLISTED FOR THE ATTA GALATTA CHILDREN'S FICTION BOOK PRIZE 2022

The Kingdom of Kofu is ruled by the brave king Rissho. Its people are courageous and skilled in war. With one exception. Prince Kadis, the sixteen-year-old heir to the kingdom. He is not brave. He is not courageous. He is…

About the Author - Jugal Hansraj

Jugal Hansraj is a film actor, writer and National Award-winning filmdirector, originally from Mumbai, India. He began working in filmsfirst as a child actor – Masoom (1983) being the most notable. He thenwent on to become a lead actor in…

About the Author - Ruchi Shah

Ruchi Shah is a book illustrator/wall artist. She is an alumnus of University of theArts, London and IDC, IIT Bombay. She received the Charles Wallace Scholarship in2012 through the British Council. Her works explore places, spaces, materials andstories of everyday…

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