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The Ruby Talisman

By Belinda Murrell
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The Ruby Talisman by Belinda Murrell is a captivating children's book that follows the protagonist, Tilly, who discovers a mysterious talisman allowing her to travel back to the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. As Tilly navigates this historical backdrop, she forms an unexpected friendship with Amélie, a young aristocrat, and becomes embroiled in thrilling adventures filled with danger and intrigue.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're captivated by adventures that blend history and fantasy. It's perfect for young readers who love stories involving time travel, mysterious talismans, and rich historical settings. The engaging plot and relatable characters make it a delightful read for those with a taste for explorations of the past with a magical twist.

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The Ruby Talisman

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Tilly visualised the ruby pendant, recreating its crimson fire. She felt herself diving into that pool of colour ...down into a deep, vivid dream. Tilly falls asleep wishing she could escape to a more adventurous life. In 1789, Amelie-Mathilde is living in luxury at the Palace of Versailles but her guardians want her to marry the horrible Chevalier. She falls asleep wishing someone would rescue her. Tilly wakes up beside Amelie-Mathilde. The timing couldn t be worse. Starving peasants are rioting and the palace is in chaos. Tilly knows Amelie and her cousin Henri must escape if they are to survive the Revolution. With mutinous villagers, vengeful servants and threats at every turn, will they ever reach safety?

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The Ruby Talisman is praised for being a classic adventure novel, noted for its fast-paced action and engaging characters. Its blend of historical elements with time travel and thrilling encounters captivates readers. The book offers an exciting journey into the past, particularly appealing to imaginative readers with an interest in fashion, beauty, and history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857986948

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 123.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 256

Collections

Belinda Murrell Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Belinda Murrell has worked as a travel journalist, technical writer, editor and public relations consultant. Her overseas adventures inspired her work as a travel writer for the West Australian newspaper and Out & About With Kids travel magazine. Her work has also appeared in the Sun Herald, Sunday Telegraph and Sydney Morning Herald. While Belinda studied Children's Literature at Macquarie University, her passion for children's books was reignited when she had her own three children and began telling and writing stories for Nick, Emily and Lachlan. Belinda's books include the Sun Sword fantasy trilogy, Scottish timeslip tale The Locket Of Dreams, French Revolution timeslip tale The Ruby Talisman, Australian timeslip tale The Ivory Rose and Australian historical tales The Forgotten Pearl and The River Charm. Belinda is also an author ambassador for Room to Read and Books in Homes.

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