PREORDER Xanthe and the Ruby Crown by Jasbinder Bilan

A stunning new children's novel from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. 
PRAISE FOR ASHA AND THE SPIRIT BIRD:
'An evocative debut novel ... satisfyingly classic in feel' GUARDIAN
'A heartfelt and mystical children's adventure story.' TELEGRAPH
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
 
 
Number of pages:
240
Weight:
180g
Height:
198mm
Width:
149mm
Spine width:
18mm