'A magical stormy adventure' THE TIMES

'A gem for readers of eight-plus' THE GUARDIAN

'A deliciously addictive, one-sitting type of read' NIZRANA
FAROOK, AUTHOR OF THE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT

'A beautiful weaving of myth and magic ... Simply stunning'
ZILLAH BETHELL, AUTHOR OF THE SHARK CALLER

Aarti has lived on the island with Aunt for as long as she can
remember.

Like the weather, Aunt rules her world with
rare warmth. Aarti's only comforts are a book of Indian myths full
of blue gods, a fox's friendship, and a toy rabbit she finds in
a locked room.

Then, she learns Aunt has been feeding
her lies. Fate intervenes when a half-drowned boy washes up on
the beach. With his help, Aarti hopes to remember who she really
is ... and perhaps find a way home.

• A thrilling mythology-inspired adventure for readers
  aged 8-12, packed with magic, mystery and secrets
• Perfect for readers who enjoy books by Katherine Rundell,
  Sophie Anderson and Emma Carroll
• Inspired by Indian mythology and storytelling, brought
  vividly to life by an award-winning author
• Author Jasbinder Bilan is the winner of the Costa Book
  Award, the Indie Book Award and the Times/Chicken House Children's
  Fiction Competition, and has been shortlisted for the Waterstones
  Children's Book Prize

MORE PRAISE FOR JASBINDER BILAN:

'This book is such a light-filled, huge-hearted delight of
an adventure' KATHERINE RUNDELL

'Satisfyingly classic in feel' GUARDIAN

'A heartfelt and mystical' TELEGRAPH

'Jasbinder Bilan's stories are always magical, her descriptive
prose a joy to read' TIA FISHER

'Starlit, magical, mythical, timeless storytelling' SITA
BRAHMACHARI