Xanthe loves visiting her grandmother in her tower-block flat with its lush rooftop garden. And when Nani is diagnosed with dementia, Xanthe is determined to help her remember who she is, and her family history. A mysterious cat leads Xanthe to some unexpected answers: secret mementoes from Nani's past reveal her as a girl who, long ago, was forced to leave everything she loved behind . . .

The earth’s lullaby is falling silent. Our world is in danger…When the mighty goddess Ganga hears a forgotten melody in the night, she follows its tune to a palace in the icy Himalaya and to a young girl called Anya. For she has a quest for Anya – she needs her help to heal the fragile planet.Flying on her dragon Makara, Ganga leads Anya and her friend Mahi on an epic journey through time and across India, in search of elusive spirit animals and forgotten lullabies. Togethe...

A stunning, fully-illustrated story from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird - perfect for readers 9 and up this Christmas.'A lyrical, heartfelt, legendary quest in a wonderfully crafted world.' SOPHIE ANDERSON'Beautiful, fierce, full exquisite world building, this is an extraordinary, captivating story of friendship, family & self-belief. I'm in awe.' EMMA CARROLL

Nush is maharani of an Indian kingdom. The British East India Company has already taken land and their most divine jewel – an emerald the size of a small apple. When the Maharajah decides to go to England to ask Queen Victoria for help, Nush stows away on her father’s ship. This is her moment to shine – and bring back the emerald that will heal the kingdom ...

After rowing out to an island near their seaside home, Tulsi and Satchen discover a whale that has been trapped in a fishing net. Determined to try to free the poor creature, they repeatedly dive down into the freezing sea to cut the netting, but eventually, exhausted and with a storm rolling in, they have to admit defeat. As they head for home to seek help, their boat capsizes in the storm and they’re left clinging to it, dangerously adrift. Just as they think all is lost, help arrives fr...

Naeli longs to know her English father but all she has is his name – and his precious violin. Her chance comes when a ticket to England arrives. Leaving behind her beloved India, Naeli embarks on an adventure that will take her from the streets of Victorian London to the wilds of Northumberland to discover the truth of her musical inheritance ...

When a cheeky monkey steals a mango from her family’s market stall, Chinti quickly learns that it’s really looking for help in this charming Little Gem from bestseller Jasbinder Bilan.Chinti loves helping on her family’s mango farm in Gujarat, and dreams of becoming a vet. While helping her mum to sell the mangoes at market, a cheeky monkey steals one, but it’s really trying to lead Chinti to its injured baby. Chinti is determined to help the monkey family, and her...

Inspired by Hindu mythology, Anya’s Quest is an enchanting tale of a young girl’s journey to protect the planet, from the Costa-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird and renowned illustrator Jane Ray. A beautiful book to treasure for ever.The earth’s lullaby is falling silent. Our world is in danger…When the mighty goddess Ganga hears a forgotten melody in the night, she follows its tune to a palace in the ic...

Journey through India and explore its incredible diversity in this richly illustrated book from a Costa-winning author.Written by award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan with detailed artwork by Nina Chakrabarti, this is a joyful celebration of India and its incredible people, places and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander through Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow...

From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird comes a stunning new historical adventure …Naeli loves her life in Hyderabad, India, yet she yearns to find her English father, who left when she was little. When a mysterious ticket arrives from England, Naeli abandons her familiar world to track him down.Armed only with her father’s name and cherished violin, she embarks on a bold adventure through Victorian London and ...

A spooktacular collection of scary stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Perfect for readers aged 9-12A spooktacular collection of horror stories that will chill, thrill and delight middle-great readers, keeping them on the edge of (or hiding behind) their sofas! Do you dare to turn the pages and see what’s lurking inside…?Read, Scream, Repeat brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning auth...

When a majestic whale is stranded near their Scottish seaside town, Tulsi and Satchen must summon all their courage to save it in this thrilling adventure from award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan.After rowing out to an island near their seaside home, Tulsi and Satchen discover a whale that has been trapped in a fishing net. Determined to try to free the poor creature, they repeatedly dive down into the freezing sea to cut the netting, but eventually, exhausted and...