Tamarind & the Star of Ishta

it was a very moving and powerful book
age 9+

This book is about a young girl who goes to India to stay with her deceased mother’s family whom she has never met before. While she’s there she learns all about who her mother was and how she died, and she even finds her mother’s childhood ghost. In the end she learns to love her family and everyone starts to open up about Chinty (Tamarind’s mother). I enjoyed the start and was interested to keep reading because of the mystery but I didn’t like the fact that Ishta turned out to be a ghost.

A magical and emotional journey.

Really enjoyed this and my kids will love it when I read it to them next academic year for sure!

I thought that this book was a bit mysterious and dangerous at the end. I liked Tamarind best because she is Indian but lives in England. I would recommend this book to someone who likes action and adventure.

A beautiful. magical, mysterious and atmospheric story which warmed my heart magnificently. I also loved the way it transported me to the Himalayas bringing all my senses alive in the process..🐒🥰📚

I liked the bit where she made friends.

This book is fabulous and adventurous.

I love this book because its talking about a girl and her mum's family that accuses her of her mother's death but she didn't loose confidence

it shows different cultures

Tamarind was my favourite! She saved her mean cousin Sufia from being attacked by wolves, even though she did not like her.

Love the book about young tamarind growing up without a mum and finally understood the truth

an awesome book

A heartwarming family story about a girl who meets the ghost of her deceased mother.

This was as gripping and unputdownable- actually, much better, as Bilan's debut novel 'Asha & The Spirit Bird'. I was always guessing what was to happen next and this lovely story will definitely be a one that stays with you after turning the last page. I was swept away by words to a magical world of spirits and memories- I definitely recommend to all fantasy-lovers, and is suitable for children and young adults.

I loved hearing about Tamarind's mum and the swing on the Tamarind tree. My favourite character was either Tamarind, Hanu or Sufia. I would really recommend this book to people who like a story about a family. If I could, I would rate this book 10/5 stars!

A wonderful, emotional story about a girl, Tamarind, trying to learn the truth about her mother who died when Tamarind was just a baby. The subtle tones of mythology, alongside the story of a family with deep divisions but also great love for one another, was a real joy to read. The answers and resolutions she finally finds are extremely worthwhile - brought a tear to my eye.

Sweet adventure story which follows the main character as she unravels family secrets on her first trip to India to meet her mum's family. I loved the magical/folk tale elements.

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I LOVE this book and it is in my top three best books!!!

Write down your thoughts about what you have read?
I love how it was set in India and the storyline.

If it was fiction, which person did you like best?
My favourite person was Tamarind of course but, only just though.

If it was factual, why did it interest you?
I just love leaning, nature and adventure.

Would you recommend this book to someone else?
YES YES YES I have told my mum and about it and how I with there was another one.

IT WAS THE BEST BOOK EVER!!I would totally recommend it even though it was quite sad. My favourite character was Tamarind.

I liked Tamarind, the main character of the story. I would recommend this book to a reader who likes adventure stories.

Another exciting adventure from the author of Asha &the Spirit Bird. Tamarind visits her ancestral home in the Himalayas hoping to find out about her mum, but her questions are met by silence. However, her adventurous nature and the spirits of the past help her to unravel the mystery at the heart of her family. A beautiful, spiritual tale - a really moving read.

This book was about a girl called Tamarind who went to stay with the family of her Mum (who died when she was a baby) in India. While she is there mysterious things happen and she meets a golden monkey and a girl called Ishta.

This book was an adventure story and I enjoyed how exciting it was. My favourite character was Hanu.

I would recommend this story to anyone who likes a mystery to solve.

tamarind because he was so much crazy

i think that this book was quite captivating read.
The person which i like the best is Ishta her mother who form the book is quite a skilled archer
I Would recommend this captivating fictional book to ages 10+.

I loved this book, it’s full of secrets and it’s a bit wild. It was amazing the way Tamarind rind brought her mother’s spirit back to the garden.

Cool book - bit scary at times. Cliff hanger. Overall pretty decent

I enjoyed this book greatly and I got it from a friend. My favourite character is Tamarind because she has lost her mum when she was born. But she never gave up hope on finding why she died even when people kept the secret she kept trying. And that is what I love about Tamarind, she never gives up and keeps on trying. I recommend this to all ages up to 12 or 10.

I love this book. Tamarind (the main character) is Sent off to live with her Indian family she has never met, and that's her dead mums family. She discovers information about her mum during her visit. This book is fiction my favourite character is Sophie (the sassy one). I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about Love, adventure and strong friendship.

This was an fantastic, thoughtful book full of magic and mystery. This novel transports the reader to the foothills of the Himalayas in India, creating a vibrant, beautiful world to carry the reader away. The story follows Tamarind as she returns to her mother's childhood home, desperate to find answers about the parent she never knew - and why her father has kept her away for so long...

I really enjoyed this book as I like it when Tamarind makes friends with Sufia since they HATED each other before . Tamarind tries to find out what her mum mas like before she died . I would definately reccomend it !