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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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★★★★★ 3
I’m a little disappointed.
Format: Kindle
I usually like Jillian West’s books but this one was missing a lot for me. The pregnancy didn’t come across as real. She’s on her feet for 12 hour days but is perfectly healthy at 8 months pregnant? Yet the week she moves in all of a sudden she’s not? She is planning on actually running during one of the plot buildups. But at 8 months pregnant that’s incredibly hard to do. The lack of breathing ability and lung space, the change in body center, mass, and gravity. All of it prohibits running, unless you’re an athlete this didn’t come off as at all realistic.
I didn’t feel any connection with the alphas. There wasn’t any emotional connection. It could be because of the tense it was written in. But I didn’t get any deep feelings out of this. It came across as checking off boxes. Even the spicy scenes weren’t really believable for me. I wanted to see them fall for her, and it just kind of all fizzled. Even Bishop.
One thing I did really like was the ending. I did not see it coming and I’m interested in reading book two because of it. But on the whole this book was mostly disappointing for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
★★★★★ 4
4.25 stars
Format: Kindle
Vale is an 8 month pregnant omega working as a waitress at a strip club and a cam girl. She starts to get very creepy vibes from a regular at the club, and her baby daddy ghosted her. She has had an online relationship with a man named Bishop through her cam girl status. One night, bishop was paying to watch her sleep and ansthe creepy regular Andrew break in and watch her sleep he tells vale to come to him at his business now. She flees and finds herself at a large security company with some.hot of alphas who are there to help her. This imegaverse is a little different than I have read, but I am thoroughly enjoying it. Vale is not a traditional omega she was raised by a single beta mom, and the alphas are not normal alphas they have never really loved pack life. But they are ruthless mercenaries. They need her, and she needs them. I love the aspect of the stalker and now the plot twists at the end, so so good. Sometimes, it seemed a little slow and stale mated, but since this a duet, I think It was just her starting to have Vale get to know her alpha suitors. Cliffhanger for sure with this one.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
★★★★★ 5
That ending 😫
Format: Kindle
I fell into a false sense of security and really thought this was gearing towards a happy ending. Then I realized there’s no work they don’t punish Andrew. I really liked Vale’s character. I don’t normally read books with pregnancy but going into this knowing she was pregnant made it more enjoyable for me.
I loved Bishops devotion to her and her happiness. I also loved that Holt and Mercy couldn’t fight their attraction to her. I love scent matches so very much. I’m so curious to see how this duet will end up. And I need to pay more attention and notice that a book I’m starting is a duet to begin with lol
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
★★★★★ 5
oh wow
Format: Kindle
I just knew there was something about Cooper! I’m wondering if he’s about to be included but damn I’m glad he’s at least not a rapist and creepy guy, he just got called on assignment and had to go! This should be interesting! She’s gonna run and then what’s his face is gonna grab her. I’m worried! Wow that was a great book and cliffhanger! Loving this!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025
★★★★★ 5
ABSOLUTELY A MUST for Omegaverse Girls!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Jillian West and her books!!! I’m so happy I already bought book two and now I have to buy the others for the Assurance Security series!!
Not gonna lie Val kind of annoyed me at the beginning but she grew on me!! Her men are chef’s kisses!!! Holt annoys me some but I can let it slide. I already bought part two so I’m going to be reading that in between work phone calls!!!! DON’T TELL MY BOSS 😂😂😂😂
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2025
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