4132 - Kesari the flying thief
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description A collection of three Jain folk tales centered around Kesari, a daring thief who acquires a pair of magical flying shoes enabling him to steal from the skies. Included are the companion stories: Vasudeva, pondering life's desires, and Jinadatta, who navigates financial ruin. All are adapted from ancient Jain monk traditions, translated into engaging, illustrated narratives. Keywords Kesari the Flying Thief Vasudeva Jinadatta Jain folktales Flying shoes Morality tales Ancient wisdom Magical realism Amar Chitra Katha #578 Ideal for Children and teens who enjoy magical adventures with moral depth, as well as readers interested in Jain storytelling and philosophical themes. Age Group Recommended for ages 8–14 — accessible to younger readers while resonating with older children through its deeper moral questions. Theme Desire vs contentment – illustrated by Vasudeva’s struggle Morality and redemption – seen in Kesari’s and Jinadatta’s stories Wisdom from Jain traditions – practical spirituality made engaging Consequences of greed and loss – timeless ethical lessons Tone Adventurous & whimsical – Kesari’s airborne heists add thrill Reflective & philosophical – each tale prompts moral introspection Humorous – light moments balance the depth of lessons Cultural & traditional – faithful to ancient Jain storytelling with a modern comic twist Book Type A single-issue, full-color illustrated comic anthology, in classic graphic panel format, originally scripted by Kamala Chandrakant, illustrated by Dilip Kadam, and edited by Anant Pai. Length 32 pages (some between 30–34 pages depending on edition), with 30 pages of comic content.