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There are beautiful descriptive passages of the natural world in the narrative, and sensitive characterisation, in particular of the protagonist Xanthe and her struggles to come to terms with her grandmother’s condition and her best friend Romeo acquiring a new friend. There is a mystical strand too with Xanthe’s visions of her Nani’s childhood guided by Leo, seemingly the ghost of her grandmother’s childhood pet. Xanthe and the Ruby Crown by Jasbinder Bilan is so heartwarming and heartbreaking that you can't underestimate the power of how non-patronising children's stories can be. All of the themes in this book are excellent teaching and talking points for learning something new, especially distinguishing one's culture. As Beyonce unveils oddly light-skinned look...experts warn of the life-threatening effects of skin bleaching treatments, including comaEleanor Tomlinson reveals why she refused to do nude scenes in new erotic Channel 4 thriller: 'Those pictures end up online and will forever be there'

Xanthe loves visiting her gran in her flat with its rooftop garden. But Nani is becoming forgetful - and Xanthe wishes she could help her, if only she knew how. A mysterious cat shows her a way. It leads Xanthe to clues about Nani's childhood, and how, long ago, she had to escape her old life in Africa for a new one in Britain ... Georgina Rodriguez treats stepson Mateo, five, to a VIP day at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he takes after his dad Cristiano Ronaldo by sitting in a supercar

Xanthe & the Ruby Crown is the fourth book from the Costa Award-winning Jasminder Bilan. It’s a touching family-focused story with a strong thread of magical realism. Real-life issues of family illness, friendship struggles and anxiety over starting a new school are dealt with sensitively, and the fantasy elements are seamlessly woven into the everyday aspects of the story. The inner-city Nottingham setting is lovingly described, and the visions that Xanthe has from Nani’s treasures give insight into the vivid Ugandan culture and countryside.

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I couldn’t stop listening to the story, it was captivating throughout and left the reader wanting more after every chapter. Bilan always writes beautifully and this is no exception. But Xanthe is worried about Nani, who is becoming more and more forgetful. Xanthe’s parents seem to be considering sending Nani to live in a care home. Xanthe thinks it would be awful to tear Nani away from her home and the world she knows. She wonders if reconnecting with Nani’s childhood, which she strangely refuses to talk about, would help strengthen her memory.

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