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Synopsis
Journey into the East with Whitbread Award-winning Jamila Gavin in this historical adventure for junior readers.Filippo, a twelve-year-old Venetian boy, has never known his father - the renowned jeweler who created the famous 'Ocean of the Moon' diamond. When a mysterious visitor from Hindustan claims that the jeweler is being held for ransom by kidnappers in Afghanistan, Filippo sets off on a treacherous journey through Asia, encountering bandits, warlords and greedy shahs, all with one aim in common: to find and claim the precious diamond. But Filippo has a secret of his own; and on this journey, he can trust no one.
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About the Author
Jamila Gavin was born in India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed children's authors, in 2000 winning the Whitbread Award for her novel Coram Boy, staged at the National Theatre in 2005/6.
Review
There is enough excitement on the perilous journey, alongside big questions about trust and betrayal, to keep seven-to-ten-year-olds hooked. * The Observer * Gavin packs this story, told in the continuous present, with dizzying action and adventure. * The Irish Times * A truly enjoyable adventure. * INIS *
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- PublisherWalker Books Ltd
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1406319813
- ISBN 13 9781406319811
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages107
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