Naeli and the Secret Song

From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird comes an exciting Victorian mystery adventure for readers aged 9-12. '[An] absorbing, atmospheric 8+ historical adventure' THE GUARDIAN 'A pacy adventure starring a brave heroine who is determined to unravel a family mystery' BOOKTRUST 'A wonderful fast-paced tale, a mix of adventure, mystery and historical fiction' BOOKS FOR KEEPS Naeli loves her life in Hyderabad, India, yet she yearns to find her English father, who left when she was little. When a mysterious ticket arrives from England, Naeli abandons her familiar world to track him down. Armed only with her father's name and cherished violin, she embarks on a bold adventure through Victorian London and beyond ... An exciting historical adventure of family, music and mystery for readers aged 9-12 For fans of Lockett and Wilde, Enola Holmes, Sally Lockhart and M.G. Leonard A powerful story packed full of secrets, clues and intrigue Jasbinder 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 'A compelling and entertaining read' SCHOOL READING LIST 'Suitable for children Y4 and up, this would make a good read aloud in the classroom. Children who are fans of mysteries, historical fiction, or adventures will enjoy this' BOOKS FOR TOPICS