Phoenix Song by Tutu Dutta

Phoenix Song by Tutu Dutta

Arohan is desperate for a guitar. So when his grandmother gives him a plain old bamboo flute for his birthday, he is understandably a little upset. But the xiao is no ordinary flute. An instrument steeped in the myths and legends of China, the xiao has its own special magic, as Arohan is soon to discover. When his brothers go missing on the slopes of the hill behind their home in Malaysia, Arohan must ensure they return safe and sound. But does he have what it takes to placate the guardian of the bamboo grove and summon the mythical phoenix?

"A wind of music and brotherly love takes us soaring through the pages of Phoenix SongChildren everywhere will see their own talents, disappointments, and heroes’ journeys mirrored in Arohan’s adventure." – Mitali Perkins, award-winning author of Tiger Boy

"Phoenix Song is a beautifully-crafted picture book that will have children gripped by its blend of music, magic and contemporary reality as they get right behind its young hero, whom they will completely take to their hearts." – Marjorie Coughlan, Mirrors, Windows, Doors

"Phoenix Song started life as a version of a Malay folktale of Buluh Perindu (literally: yearning or sighing bamboo). Given a contemporary setting, this has become a story about family and courage that will appeal to children of all ages. A lovely book that deserves to be shared again and again." – North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award committee

"It’s so simple, yet beautiful… It will inspire children to realise that they all have the potential to be heroes if they use their talents wisely." – Brigitte Rozario, Thots n Tots

Tutu Dutta-Yean is a raconteur of tales and the keeper of old knowledge and wisdom. She was born in India but grew up in Malaysia. As an undergraduate, she was awarded a scholarship by Japan Airlines to attend Summer School at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. Japan's rich cultural heritage and folklore treasure trove was an eye-opening experience for her. She is the author of several books, including Timeless Tales of Malaysia, Eight Treasures of the Dragon, and the middle grade series The Jugra Chronicles. In addition to her writing, Tutu has presented the paper 'Adapting Asian Folktales for Children's and YA Literature' at the Asian Festival of Children's Content in Singapore 2013, sponsored by the Singapore Book Council, and has also been one of the judges for the Scholastic Asia Young Writers Award 2014. You can find out more about Tutu and her work here: www.tutudutta.blogspot.com.

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ISBN 13	9780993225345
ISBN 10	0993225349
Title	Phoenix Song
Author	Tutu Dutta
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Lantana Publishing
Year published	2015-10-12
Number of pages	32
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