Xanthe & the Ruby Crown

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

• Authors: Jasbinder Bilal, Jasbinder Bilan
• Publisher: Scholastic UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.02.2023
• EAN: 9781913322601
• ISBN: 978-1-913322-60-1
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 195 mm x 18 mm
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age