Questa autrice trae ispirazione dal profondo legame con sua nonna. Le sue opere esplorano spesso temi di famiglia e connessione con il passato, approfondendo voci e prospettive uniche. Le narrazioni sono realizzate per coinvolgere e ispirare i lettori.
Xanthe loves visiting her Nani in her tower block flat. Then,Nani is diagnosed with dementia. Xanthe is determined to help butdoesn't know how - until a mysterious cat leads the way to the truthabout Nani's refugee past ...
Nush is maharani of an Indian kingdom. When a divine emerald isstolen from them, Nush stows away to England to ask Queen Victoriafor help. This is her moment to shine – and bring backthe emerald that will heal the kingdom . . .
This is a joyful celebration of India and its incredible people, places and wildlife. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible country it is today
Aarti has lived on the island with Aunt for as long as she can remember. Her only comforts are a book of Indian myths, 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 nearby. With his help, can Aarti remember who she really is?
Tamarind never knew her Indian mum, Chinty, who died soon after she was born. So when she arrives at her mother's ancestral home, she's full of questions for her extended family. But instead of answers, Tamarind finds a sad and beautiful mystery ...
When Tulsi and her best friend Satchen spot something unusual in the sea near their home in Scotland, they decide to investigate. But little do they know how much danger they are putting themselves in. After rowing out to a nearby island, they become involved in a risky rescue mission and their boat capsizes in a storm. But just as they think all is lost, help arrives from an unexpected source ... [payot.ch]