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Embark on a spellbinding journey with the latest offering from Jasbinder Bilan, the acclaimed author of the Costa Award-winning 'Asha & the Spirit Bird' and 'Tamarind & the Star of Ishta'. This captivating tale promises an atmospheric and magical adventure, culminating in a breathtaking twist.
Aarti, our young protagonist, has known no other home than the island where she resides with her Aunt. The latter's temperament, much like the weather, is unpredictable and rarely warm. Aarti finds solace in a book of Indian myths, the companionship of a fox, and a toy rabbit discovered in a locked chamber. Her world is turned upside down when she uncovers her Aunt's web of deception.
Fate intervenes in the form of a half-drowned boy washed ashore. With his aid, Aarti embarks on a quest to unravel her true identity and potentially find her way back home. This mesmerising narrative explores themes of identity, faith, and belonging, set against the evocative backdrop of a remote Scottish island.
Hailed by The Times as 'a magical stormy adventure' and lauded by The Guardian as 'a gem for readers of eight-plus', this novel has garnered praise from fellow authors. Nizrana Farook describes it as 'a deliciously addictive, one-sitting type of read', while Zillah Bethell lauds it as 'a beautiful weaving of myth and magic'.
Prepare to be enthralled by this exceptional work from one of the most exciting voices in middle-grade fiction.
Book ISBN: | 9781913322595 |
Book Author: | Jasbinder Bilan |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Chicken House Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Chicken House Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 132 x 198 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-09-02 |
Book Pagination: | 256 pages |
Book Weight: | 178g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’