Xanthe & the Ruby Crown Paperback / softback
by Jasbinder Bilan
Paperback / softback
Description
A stunning new children's novel from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. 'Sensitively written and set against a true historical backdrop, this mystical story is a delight.' DAILY MAIL Xanthe loves visiting her gran in her flat with its rooftop garden. But Nani is becoming forgetful – and Xanthe wishes she could help her, if only she knew how. A mysterious cat shows her a way. It leads Xanthe to clues about Nani's childhood, and how, long ago, she had to escape her old life in Africa for a new one in Britain ... The fourth novel by bestselling, Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan; author of Asha & the Spirit Bird, Tamarind & the Star of Ishta and Aarti & the Blue Gods Follows archaeology-obsessed Xanthe as she uncovers her family’s secrets A tale of secrets, family, refugees, belonging and love Set in a tower block in Nottingham, bringing Jasbinder’s trademark magical realism to an urban, everyday setting
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Chicken House Ltd
- Publication Date:02/03/2023
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- ISBN:9781913322601
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Chicken House Ltd
- Publication Date:02/03/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781913322601