Kismat Connection

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But the three meanest girls in school--Harini, Emily, and Kelly (aka "HEK")--are determined to make life miserable for Shakti and her new friends. A fierce, feminist, and fun middle grade fantasy graphic novel about a twelve-year-old Indian American girl named Shakti who must learn the power of her ancestral magic if she wants to save her family and town from a dangerous curse. Drawing on ancient Indian magic, Shakti seeks the aid of Durga Ma to stop HEK. It’s so fun because it’s an immersive experience. As more and more people begin to fall ill, including Shakti's mom, will Shakti be able to harness her own strength, power, and empathy to save those she loves--and put an end to all the hate? Kali Ma punishes HEK by transforming them into monsters and curses the entire town. With her unborn baby brother on the way, Shakti hopes her family has found their forever home in Amherst, Massachusetts, and that she can finally make friends. When Shakti and Xi discover HEK casting spells in the woods, they fear what might happen to the other kids at school.