Naeli and the Secret Song

From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha &the Spirit Bird comes an exciting Victorian mystery adventurefor readers aged 9-12. '[An] absorbing, atmospheric 8+ historical adventure'THE GUARDIAN'A pacy adventure starring a brave heroine who is determinedto unravel a family mystery' BOOKTRUST'A wonderful fast-paced tale, a mix of adventure, mysteryand historical fiction' BOOKS FOR KEEPSNaeli loves her life in Hyderabad, India, yet she yearns to findher English father, who left when she was little.When a mysterious ticket arrives from England, Naeli abandonsher familiar world to track him down.Armed only with her father's name and cherished violin, she embarkson a bold adventure through Victorian London and beyond ... An exciting historical adventure of family, music andmystery for readers aged 9-12For fans of Lockett and Wilde, Enola Holmes, Sally Lockhartand M.G. LeonardA powerful story packed full of secrets, clues and intrigue Jasbinder is the winner of the Costa Book Award, TheIndie Book Award and the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition,and has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children'sBook Prize 'A compelling and entertaining read' SCHOOL READINGLIST'Suitable for children Y4 and up, this would make a good readaloud in the classroom. Children who are fans of mysteries, historicalfiction, or adventures will enjoy this' BOOKSFOR TOPICS