Xanthe & the Ruby Crown

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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... The fourth novel by bestselling, Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan 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 setting.

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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... The fourth novel by bestselling, Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan 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 setting.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

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We love this book because it is:

  • a beautiful story about family, love & friendship

  • about refugees fleeing Uganda

  • set in Nottingham

  • about the transition from primary to secondary school

  • includes non-linear flash backs set in Uganda

  • about dementia and caring for loved ones

Learning opportunities:

  • Writing ~ write a diary entry after one of Xanthe’s time-sip adventures

  • History ~ archeology

  • History ~ create your own museum as a class It could be about your local area or an important person.

  • Geography ~ find Uganda & Nottingham in an atlas. Compare & contrast the two places.

  • Writing ~ write a postcard/letter to Romeo from Xanthe during her trip to Uganda.

  • PSHE ~ How does Xanthe feel when she finds out Romeo has a new friend?

  • PSHE ~ how does Xanthe feel when she realises her grandmother has dementia?

  • PSHE ~ refugees

  • Gardening ~ create a special area in school like Nani’s rooftop garden

  • Art ~ create a mural of a place you love like Pria does for Nani

  • Music ~ listen to the Ugandan music played by Romeo

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