Discover Asha & the Spirit Bird, a gorgeously original and magical adventure set in India, perfect for young readers aged 9 and up. This novel, written by Jasbinder Bilan, explores profound themes of faith, family, and friendship while capturing the wild, rich heart of contemporary India. It is the award-winning story of a brave girl's journey through the Himalayas.

Asha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas, missing her father who works in the city. When his wages stop arriving and a ruthless moneylender ransacks their home, Asha makes a pact with her best friend, Jeevan, to find her father and set things right. Their dangerous quest requires crossing the world's highest mountains, facing hunger, tiredness, and even snow leopards, all while Asha feels the watchful presence of her grandmother's spirit bird.

Key Features & Awards

• Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2019.
• Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2017.
• Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020.
• Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2019.
• Chosen as one of the Guardian's Best Books of 2019.
• Explores themes of faith, family, and friendship in a contemporary Indian setting.
• From the author of Tamarind & the Star of Ishta.

Specifications

• Author: Jasbinder Bilan
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: February 7, 2019
• Publisher: Chicken House
• ISBN-10: 1911490192
• ISBN-13: 978-1911490197
• Reading Age: 9 - 14 years
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Dimensions: 132 x 196 x 32mm
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)

This heartfelt and mystical children's adventure is highly acclaimed for its evocative storytelling. Secure your copy of this celebrated Hindu-themed young adult literature today.