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Xanthe & the ruby crown
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- Book Synopsis
- 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
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781913322601
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Chicken House, (02 March 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 227
- Weight
- 160 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 195 x 127 x 20 mm
- Categories:
- Books as Gifts Intergenerational relationships Coping with Alzheimers and dementia Displacement Exile and Migration Coming of Age Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Adventure Fiction Children and Teenage: Contemporary Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: Places and peoples Children and Teenage: Nature, animals, the natural world Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Diversity, equality and inclusion Children and Teenage: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children and Teenage: Families and family members Children and Teenage: New Experiences and Growing Up Children and Teenage: Multicultural Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups) Children and Teenage: Self-awareness and self-esteem Children and Teenage: Social issues / topics