Description
Dive under the covers of Jasbinder Bilan’s stunning new novel Xanthe And The Ruby Crown.
Xanthe loves visiting her grandmother in her tower-block flat with its bright rooftop garden. So when Nani is diagnosed with dementia she is determined to help her remember who she is and her family history. A mysterious cat leads archaeology-obsessed Xanthe to some unexpected answers and hidden mementoes from Nani’s past as she uncovers her family’s secrets.
Join Costa award-winning author Jasbinder as she talks about her novels, including her new adventure book – a tale of secrets, family, refugees and belonging with a magical twist. Find out the inspiration behind Jasbinder’s books, her journey to becoming a successful writer, and listen to her read a snippet from her latest story.
Ages 9+
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About the Author
Jasbinder Bilan
Costa Award-winning children’s author Jasbinder Bilan was born on a farm in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her mum told her she was born in the stables, much to the rest of her family’s delight.In Jasbinder’s writing she creates magical and real worlds and tells gripping adventures inspired by her love of family and home, and of cities and wild places across the UK and India. Her debut children’s novel Asha And The Spirit Bird won the Times/Chicken House Prize, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, longlisted for the Jhalak Prize, shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize and won the Costa Children’s Book Award. Her second novel Tamarind And The Star Of Ishta was longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize and won the Indie Children’s Book Award.
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