Xanthe & the Ruby Crown by Jasbinder Bilan

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Xanthe & the Ruby Crown by Jasbinder Bilan

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Xanthe loves visiting her Nani in her tower block flat. Then, Nani is diagnosed with dementia. Xanthe is determined to help but doesn't know how - until a mysterious cat leads the way to the truth about Nani's refugee past ...

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Xanthe & the Ruby Crown by Jasbinder Bilan

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
SKU GOR013512369
ISBN 13 9781913322601
ISBN 10 1913322602
Title Xanthe & the Ruby Crown
Author Jasbinder Bilan
Condition good
Binding type Paperback
Publisher Chicken House Ltd
Year published 2023-03-02
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us