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The Destiny of Minou Moonshine

By Gita Ralleigh
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The Destiny of Minou Moonshine by Gita Ralleigh is a captivating tale of an adventurous young girl named Minou. Set in a fantastical world, Minou embarks on a journey to uncover her mysterious past, encountering magical creatures and new friends along the way. This enchanting story weaves themes of identity, courage, and self-discovery.
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The Destiny of Minou Moonshine

The story of a Queendom set in an alternate India. A debut rich in fantasy, friendship and faith, and an original middle grade adventure that sparkles with storytelling magic.

The story of a Queendom set in an alternate India. A debut rich in fantasy, friendship and faith, and an original middle grade adventure that sparkles with storytelling magic.

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Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2024

The story of a Queendom set in an alternate India. A debut rich in fantasy, friendship and faith, and an original middle grade adventure that sparkles with storytelling magic.

‘A land that loses its stories loses its way.’

The beautiful queendom of Moonlally has fallen under a tyrant’s rule. Their queen is dead, worship of their goddess, the Dark Lady, is forbidden, and the precious black diamond that protects the city – a rare fragment of fallen star ­– has gone missing.

When fierce orphan girl Minou Moonshine’s life is unexpectedly shattered, she joins the ragtag band of rebels, the Green Orchids, who are plotting to overthrow the General.

Armed with a secret and a map, Minou sets off with her friends and a mechanical elephant, through the lush jungles of Indica, in search of a queen, a goddess and her destiny.

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The Destiny of Minou Moonshine has been praised for its originality and has drawn comparisons to timeless classics in children's fantasy. Critics highlight the book's poetic, imaginative nature and the compelling character of Minou, who is portrayed as a brave and kind-hearted heroine. The world-building is described as vivid, with a rich narrative full of mystery, magic, and unexpected twists. The book is recognised for its ability to resonate with readers through themes of friendship, destiny, and empowerment, offering a thrilling adventure that appeals to both children and educators.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804545478

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zephyr

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gita Ralleigh Young Adult

About the Author

Gita Ralleigh is a medical doctor who studied for an MA in Creative Writing and has published short stories and two poetry books. The Destiny of Minou Moonshine is her debut children's novel. She lives in London with her two children, and teaches creative writing to undergraduates at Imperial College.

Twitter: @storyvilled Instagram: gita_ralleigh

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