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Xanthe & the Ruby CrownDiscover a captivating journey in 'Xanthe & the Ruby Crown', a heartwarming children's novel by Costa Award winning author Jasbinder Bilan. This enchanting story follows young Xanthe as she navigates the emotional terrain of family secrets and identity, all while visiting her grandmother, Nani, in her cozy tower block flat adorned with a lush rooftop garden. With 240 pages of beautifully crafted prose, this book immerses readers in themes of love,
Discover a captivating journey in 'Xanthe & the Ruby Crown', a heartwarming children's novel by Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan. This enchanting story follows young Xanthe as she navigates the emotional terrain of family secrets and identity, all while visiting her grandmother, Nani, in her cozy tower-block flat adorned with a lush rooftop garden. With 240 pages of beautifully crafted prose, this book immerses readers in themes of love, belonging, and resilience.When Nani is diagnosed with dementia, Xanthe embarks on a quest to unearth her grandmother's past, driven by a love that transcends time. Guided by a mysterious cat, she stumbles upon hidden mementoes that unveil a poignant story of loss, love, and the journey of a refugee girl who long ago was forced to leave behind everything she cherished.
This powerful tale not only showcases the magical realism that Jasbinder Bilan is known for but also provides young readers with a profound understanding of family history amid the backdrop of urban life in Nottingham. With its compelling narrative and relatable characters, 'Xanthe & the Ruby Crown' is a must-have addition to your child's bookshelf, promoting empathy and understanding for different experiences. Perfect for ages 8-12, this book is ideal for both personal enjoyment and educational purposes.
Order now for fast delivery within New Zealand! Book condition is brand new and published by Chicken House Ltd, ensuring an excellent reading experience for your little ones.
Condition: Brand New
ISBN: 9781913322601
Number of Pages 240
By Bilan, Jasbinder
Publisher Chicken House Ltd
A stunning new children's novel from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. Xanthe loves visiting her grandmother in her tower-block flat with its lush rooftop garden. When Nani is diagnosed with dementia, Xanthe is determined to help her remember who she is an...d her family history. A mysterious cat leads Xanthe to some unexpected answers; secret mementoes from Nani's past which reveal her as a girl who, long ago, was forced to leave everything she loved behind ... 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 settingRead less
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★★★★★ 5
Terrific buy for old time Batman comics.
Format: Hardcover
These Batman Omnibus collections are great for compiling these still amazing comics in an inexpensive way. Much cheaper than trying to get the original comics.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2025
★★★★★ 4
This era of Batman is well-written and beautifully drawn
Format: Hardcover
This era of Batman is well-written and beautifully drawn. But that consistency is also its weakness. These are mostly detective stories, hardly any super villains, mostly gangsters and corrupt businessman. Batwoman is introduced here, and Bat-hound is featured in certain stories. Even Superman and the Joker appear briefly. Someone commits a crime, Batman figures out who did it, and the story ends in 12 pages. The Batman team was a well-oiled machine in the 1950s Still I recommend it. Worth it for the art alone and some great novelty stories.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Good for depression.
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
A lot of modern day comics have a drab flat look to them, the tales are typically high stakes crossover events that require lots of in depth reading with low pay off. These take me back to a less complicated time, without being constantly reminded of how dire the world is today. This book is full of fun one off events, that keep you hooked. Also, while I enjoy a lone brooding Batman, I am also a big fan of friendly easy going Batman and Robin, Robin is the reader inserted, asking all the right questions. All in all this book is worth every penny, and I look forward to sharing it with future generations.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Great characters in this Book!!
Format: Hardcover
You Meet Exciting Characters!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Wonderful reprint book!
Format: Hardcover
As an older collector, who is downsizing his collection, i am able to purchase a great reprint book to pull off the shelf anytime and relive my childhood, while at the same time selling my original copies and letting someone else enjoy the older books, and the ads in them. bright colorful pages, without the chance of damaging my older comics. I highly recommend this long awaited volume, and eagerly await the next volume 2 of the Silver Age Batman stories!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024