Jewel of Nisawa sequel to The Coward and The Sword by Jugal Hansraj

Talking about The Jewel of Nisawa author Jugal Hansraj says, ‘Does true value lie in our perception of material things? Or is it found within the people around us? Join young prince Kadis in his journey of discovery as he finds the answer to this age old question in The Jewel of Nisawa, the sequel to The Coward and The Sword.’

 Tina Narang, Publisher – HarperCollins Children’s Books adds, ‘Jugal Hansraj has done it again – taken us right into the kingdom of Kofu and straight to the life of the endearing Prince Kadis, with another brilliantly written story, The Jewel of Nisawa. We see a different Kadis, a braver, more confident Prince but his deep sense of duty and responsibility remain as compelling as before. Kadis journeys into a forgotten kingdom and encounters unsurmountable obstacles in his quest for the priceless jewel. If The Coward and The Sword, had you enthralled, The Jewel of Nisawa, will keep you on the edge of your seat.’

About the book

When a stranger tells Kadis to retrieve the Jewel of Nisawa, little does the young prince know that his life is about to change. On the brink of eighteen, Kadis seems to have everything: the love and support of his parents and friends, and the adoration of the citizens of Kofu. But he’s plagued by a recurring nightmare and an eerie feeling that he’s being followed. When his granduncle, the wise Shonin, goes missing, a mysterious note from him propels Kadis and his friends into a whirlwind journey to a fabled kingdom. On this adventure, the prince faces challenges far greater than ever before.

How is Kadis’s destiny connected to that of a forgotten kingdom? Will Sara, Shijo, Myo, Tara and Mr Joi be able to protect their friend from danger? And will Kadis be able to find his courage when he truly needs it?

The Jewel of Nisawa the sequel to the acclaimed The Coward & The Sword promises action, magic, romance and, of course, an irrepressible falcon.

About the author

Jugal Hansraj is a film actor, writer and National Award-winning film director, originally from Mumbai, India. He began working in films first as a child actor – Masoom (1983) being the most notable. He then went on to become a lead actor in films like Papa Kahte Hain (1996) and Mohabbattein (2000) among others. In 2006 he turned writer-director and made the animation film Roadside Romeo (2008) and in 2010 he directed the feature film Pyaar Impossible! He’s still seen on screen as an actor at regular intervals. His first book as author, Cross Connection– The Big Circus Adventure, was published in 2017. The Coward & The Sword is his second novel. The Jewel of Nisawa is his third novel. He is currently based in New York.

About the illustrator

Ruchi Shah is a book illustrator/wall artist. She is an alumnus of University of the Arts, London and IDC, IIT Bombay. She received the Charles Wallace Scholarship in2012 through the British Council. Her works explore places, spaces, materials and stories of everyday life. After working in Yahoo as a senior designer, she quit in 2010 to work independently. She has illustrated more than 15 books that have been published multilingually. Some of her works include Our Incredible Cow and Candid Tales. She also facilitates art workshops across different regions of India and Uganda. She received British Council’s Social Impact Award in 2018 for her work.