Xanthe & the Ruby Crown
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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
Our March 2023 Ages 11+ Book of the Month
Our March 2023 Book of the Month pick for children aged 11 and over is Xanthe & the Ruby Crown. 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. Then a mysterious cat 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…
This is the fourth novel by bestselling, Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan; author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. A tale of secrets, family, belonging and love, it uses archaeological facts and touches on the refugee crisis. Set in a tower block in Nottingham, it brings Jasbinder’s trademark magical realism to an urban, everyday setting.
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781913322601
Publisher
Date published
March 2nd, 2023
Lexile measure
800L
Accelerated Reader
AR book level: 5.2; Middle years; 7.0 points
Other details
- 240 pages
Condition
New
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