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Anila's Journey

Anila's Journey

by Mary Finn (Author)

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    Paperback 2008

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Synopsis

Menace and mystery lie in wait on a young girl's courageous journey of discovery in this powerful work of historical literary fiction. An advert in the Calcutta Gazette is looking for an apprentice draughtsman to accompany a scholar on an expedition to record avian life in Bengal. How can Anila Tandy, left to fend for herself in a city of rogues, dare to apply for a position that is clearly not meant for her? But the talented Bird Girl of Calcutta has never shrunk from a challenge. And perhaps this voyage up the Ganges might be just the thing to equip Anila in her search for her father, missing for years and presumed dead.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 304
 Publisher: Walker
Published: 07 Jan 2008
ISBN 10: 1406306592
ISBN 13: 9781406306590
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
Short of time travel, this book is the next best thing to experiencing life in 18th century India. Pulsing with the sights and sounds of place and period, a confident, polished work it is, suitable not just for the teenage market, but adults too. -- Martina Devlin * Irish Independent *
This book was deeply emotional and absolutely unique - I have never read anything quite like it. I loved this gripping story and I couldn't put this book down! -- Maia Harvey, 12 * First News *
Wonderfully mature. The language is precise and evocative, the philosophy deep but kind. A very literary piece of historical fiction which will entrance sophisticated readers of all ages. Beautifully written and for once we are treated to a strong female character who isn't the least bit anachronistic. -- Jill Murphy * www.thebookbag.co.uk *
A remarkable book...a writer to watch. -- Mary Hoffman * The Guardian *
The reader's perseverance is repaid many times over by this story of a talented young girl's struggles in an 18th century man's world, with echoes of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness as well as Jane Austen and the Brontes sisters. * Cork Evening Echo (Eire) *
The writing is beautiful ... this is a book to saviour and read slowly and deliciously. * Dublin Evening Herald *
Finn writes beautifully , her passages depicting nature and birds, and hopes and dreams, are particularly powerful. This is an extremely enjoyable and accomplished debut. * The Irish Times *
Would be loved by teenagers. [....]You could give it to an intelligent 10 or 11 year-old girl who would live in it. I would have loved it at the age of about 12, I would have lived in it; on the other hand I'm not 12 and I thought it was so immersing. So good. I would recommend it to every female from 10 upwards. -- Kate Saunders * Radio 2 - Aled Jones, Good Morning Sun *
A glorious romance that deserves to be enjoyed. * Books for Keeps *
An evocative, lovely, compelling read. * Newbury Weekly News *
Author Bio
Mary Finn worked for years as a magazine journalist with Radio Telefis Eireann, the Irish broadcasting service. She lives in Dublin with her son and works as a freelance writer. Anila's Journey is her debut novel and was inspired by an original 18th century portrait which hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland (and now graces the front cover), as well as a lifelong fascination with India.