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Aya and the Star Chaser

Radiya Hafiza author Kaley McKean illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:21st Mar '24

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An ordinary girl with powers that are out of this world. . .

The third middle grade book from Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale and Rumaysa Ever After, set in a magical world inspired by Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage.

For fans of Sophie Anderson and South Asian myths and legends comes a fairytale based on Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage, from the author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale. Filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kaley McKean.

Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control.

When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it's too late?

Aya and the Star Chaser is a brilliant gothic fairytale from Radiya Hafiza.

A beautifully compelling fantasy adventure. * Armadillo Magazine *
A fresh and exciting fairytale that draws on Bengali folklore. * The Times *
A stunningly written children’s fiction book with wonderful descriptions of the land and the characters. * School Reading List *
Action-packed and fast-paced with multiple layers to an intriguing plot, this is a story that will keep readers gripped to the very last page. * BookTrust *

ISBN: 9781529038323

Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 15mm

Weight: 156g

224 pages