Five Rupees
In an ordinary South Indian village, Kavi stumbles upon the extraordinary. The discovery of a magical five rupee coin on the forest path unlocks a series of encounters with a myriad of characters that teach Kavi the importance of humility and generosity. With the help of his unique friendship with Shiv the tree, the coin magnifies this charity beyond anything Kavi could have ever imagined. This is the story of how one boy's kind heart changed the world
The Star
of Happiness
Set along the magnificent Ganga River in Banares, a young girl named Sukhtara befriends the goddess of the river. A unique relationship blossoms, but tragedy enters into their lives as the goddess becomes ill. Sukhtara must find a solution to bring healing to her special friend. She must convince her community of the urgency of the situation, but will they listen to one little girl?
Meet Heather Rose
Having spent thirteen years living and traveling in Asia, Heather Rose often finds herself on the most magical adventures. Whether it is through scuba diving in the belly of a Red Sea shipwreck, running a tiny guesthouse in the high desert mountains of the Himalayas, searching for the mystical Shakti Pīthas, or tending to lost and injured animals who seem to seek her out, Heather thrives in ways most wild. She currently lives on the wide, open road bouncing between the Big Island of Hawaii, the Texas hill country, Brazil, and Asian lands. Heather has several book projects in the works, including her collection of travel stories, more children's books, and a novel.
What Readers are Saying
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This book is truly special! And magical! A fun and enjoyable read for both kids and adults. Makes a great bedtime story. Highly recommend it for your collection and as a gift. Especially for teachers looking to find ways to expose students to other cultures.
Drew
— Five Rupees -
This is a story I cannot wait to share with my eighth-grade honors environmental science class, with a focus on sustainability and water. Sukhtara’s beautiful friendship with the river goddess makes this subject feel alive and personal. It shows that caring for the environment isn’t just about facts and numbers—it’s about love, compassion, connection, and believing in the power of our voice.
Bridgette Anne
— The Star of Hapiness -
What a positive story of how a boy gives the most he can from his heart. His generosity and kindness towards others are characteristics we all need in our lives, for his gift is multiplied throughout the land for all to receive. I love reading stories like this to my daughter, and I hope it is passed down through our generations.
Branda
— Five Rupees