Aarti has lived on the island with Aunt for as long as she can remember. Like the weather, Aunt rules her world with rare warmth. Aarti's only comforts are a book of Indian myths full of blue gods, a fox's friendship, and a toy rabbit she finds in a locked room. Then, she learns Aunt has been feeding her lies. Fate intervenes when a half-drowned boy washes up on the beach. With his help, Aarti hopes to remember who she really is ... and perhaps find a way home.
 
For more magical adventures by Jasbinder Bilan have a look at: Tamarind and the Star of Ishta, Asha and the Spirit Bird, Naeli and the Secret Song, Xanthe & the Ruby Crown, Nush and the Stolen Emerald...
 
Ages 9+
Paperback edition