"A fast-paced roller coaster that will holder readers spellbound"
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month April 2022 | Shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards 2023
Inventive story teller Nizrana Farook weaves a terrific adventure which cleverly weaves real and imaginary scenes around the saving of a magnificent leopard from the hands of the cruel hunters who are after it. Spirited Selvi has a natural affinity with the beautiful and rich natural world of the mountains of Serendib where she lives. As she spends her life outdoors exploring she comes across Lokka, a beautiful and proud wild leopard with whom she forges a strong bond. While it might seem that Selvi is at risk from Lokka, it is really Lokka who is in danger. There are many people who want to make money from the magnificent creature who will fetch a very big price if he is killed. How Selvi outwits the game hunters, escapes from her wicked uncle and teaches her school friends about the value of conservation is a fast-paced roller coaster that will holder readers spellbound.
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Another fast-paced novel full of beautiful narrative that takes you right into the heart of Sri Lanka. The threads of loneliness versus freedom and bullying combined with power opens up your mind to see just how brave you have to be when faced with wrong doing and mistrust.
Another fast-paced novel full of beautiful narrative that takes you right into the heart of Sri Lanka. The threads of loneliness versus freedom and bullying combined with power opens up your mind to see just how brave you have to be when faced with wrong doing and mistrust.
Selvi, a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains and through the deep forest with all its wild content, struggles to conform to her mother’s rules and those of the classroom.
But when Lokka, a stunning, golden ringed leopard is in danger she puts her heart and sole into what she believes, faces dangers head on and brings her school friends on board to achieve justice.... Read Full Review
