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Daughter of Nomads Book 1: The Tales of Jahani

By Rosanne Hawke
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Daughter of Nomads Book 1: The Tales of Jahani by Rosanne Hawke is a captivating children's book that follows Jahani, a young girl living in Mughal India, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She learns about her mysterious heritage and navigates the dangers and wonders of her world, encountering both allies and adversaries along the way. Filled with rich cultural details and adventure, the story highlights themes of identity and belonging without revealing any spoilers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by historical adventures and tales of self-discovery set in exotic lands. With its blend of cultural exploration and magical elements, this story promises to captivate young readers seeking a mix of action, mystery, and a journey to uncover hidden truths.

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Daughter of Nomads Book 1: The Tales of Jahani

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Told over two books, the second book, The Leopard Princess, is out in October 2016. Daughter of Nomads contains a sample chapter from The Leopard Princess.

First moon of summer, 1662—Fourteen-year-old Jahani lives peacefully in the village of Sherwan. But havoc is brewing in the Mughal Empire, with tyrants and warlords burning villages in their quest to rule the northern kingdoms. After an assassin strikes in a bazaar, Jahani discovers her life is not as it seems. Before long, she is fleeing with her mysterious protector Azhar.

Will their journey to the Qurraqoram Mountains lead Jahani to danger or to her destiny?

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Daughter of Nomads Book 1: The Tales of Jahani by Rosanne Hawke is praised for its rich, evocative storytelling and vibrant descriptions of cultural settings. The book takes readers on an adventure through an imaginative landscape inspired by Central Asia, blending historical references with magical elements. Readers appreciate the strong, relatable female protagonist and the way the narrative captures elements of identity and belonging.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702253935

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 296g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Rosanne Hawke Young Adult

About the Author

Rosanne Hawke is the South Australian author of over twenty-five books. She lived in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates as an aid worker for ten years. Her books include Kelsey and the Quest of the Porcelain Doll, a CBCA Notable Book, and Taj and the Great Camel Trek, winner of the 2012 Adelaide Festival Awards for Children's Literature and shortlisted for the 2012 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. She is the 2015 recipient of the Nance Donkin Award; an Asialink, Carclew, Varuna and May Gibbs Fellow; and a Bard of Cornwall. She teaches creative writing at Tabor Adelaide and writes in an old Cornish farmhouse with underground rooms near Kapunda. www.rosannehawke.com

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