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Aya and the Star Chaser
Aya and the Star Chaser
paperback
Published:
21 March, 2024
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Description
Aya and the Star Chaser is a brilliant gothic fairytale from Radiya Hafiza. For fans of Sophie Anderson and South Asian myths comes a fairytale based on Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage, from the author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale. Filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kaley McKean.
Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control.
When the evil Abnus takes over the region in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it's too late?
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529038323 |
| ISBN10 | 1529038324 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 156 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 196 x 15 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pan Macmillan |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A beautifully compelling fantasy adventure. * Armadillo Magazine *
A fresh and exciting fairytale that draws on Bengali folklore. * The Times *
A stunningly written children’s fiction book with wonderful descriptions of the land and the characters. * School Reading List *
Action-packed and fast-paced with multiple layers to an intriguing plot, this is a story that will keep readers gripped to the very last page. * BookTrust *
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Author's Bio
Radiya Hafiza studied English Language and Literature at King’s College London and worked in publishing for a few years. She is behind the fantastic blog The Good Assistant. Radiya grew up reading classic Western fairy tales that never had any brown girls in them. Rumaysa was her debut novel and Waterstones Children's Book of the Month. Her novel, Aya and the Star Chaser, continues to bring stories to children who need to see themselves represented.