Jasbinder Bilan
Tamarind & the Star of Ishta
Tamarind & the Star of Ishta
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In the novel Tamarind, the author Jasbinder Bilan explores the mystery of a young girl named Tamarind's identity and her connection to her ancestral home in the Himalayas. With the help of a friendly monkey and a glowing star ring, Tamarind unravels the secrets of her past and discovers the true meaning of family and self-discovery.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
From the acclaimed author of the Costa Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird comes a breathtaking, magical adventure that will transport readers to a world of wonder and enchantment. Winner of the Indie Children's Book Award and longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award, this enchanting tale is sure to captivate hearts of all ages.
Set in a lush, gorgeous setting reminiscent of a fairytale, the novel is as vivid and original as its predecessor. The Guardian praises it as "beautifully written, richly atmospheric, and touchingly spiritual," while the Daily Mail describes it as "a polished gem."
At the heart of the story is Tamarind, a young girl who never knew her Indian mum, who died soon after she was born. When she arrives at her ancestral home, a huge mansion in the Himalayas surrounded by luxuriant gardens, she is filled with questions for her extended family. However, instead of answers, she finds an ominous silence and a trickle of intriguing clues. An abandoned hut, a friendly monkey, a glowing star ring, and a strange girl in the garden who calls herself Ishta.
Slowly, Tamarind unravels a mystery at the heart of who she is, as she discovers the magical powers that lie within her. With the help of her newfound friends, she embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of her past and the true nature of her family's legacy.
The second novel by Jasbinder Bilan, author of the Costa Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird, is a rising star in middle-grade fiction. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up, this beautiful and emotional family drama is lightly woven with magic, in a breathtaking Indian setting.
With its captivating characters, intricate plot, and stunning imagery, this novel is sure to leave readers spellbound and longing for more. Don't miss out on this enchanting adventure that will transport you to a world of wonder and enchantment.
Weight: 160g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913322175
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