Nine-year-old Trevor from England moves suddenly to the island of Bali. On his first day in the new school he meets Nirmala, a local girl with a sense of wonder.
She quickly becomes his new best friend and also his trusted guide into the Balinese culture. Together they learn more about the nature & wildlife on the island and fight-off fears while following magical creatures in dreamy adventures.
At its core, the book tells the story of a friendship between a boy and a girl who were born and raised in different cultures but are united by shared dreams.
by Ribka Publishing
Hardcover format – 1 print run of 3,000 copies (sold out in 2021).*
Audiobook available on Storytel but only in Bulgaria
Positive reviews from bloggers and online bookshops, included in the primary school curriculum as part
of the Book club for 9th graders by the educators at Britanica Park School.
8-10 year olds
~ 20 000 words
~ 25 full-colour illustrations
Embark on an unexpected adventure with ten-year-olds Trevor and Nirmala as they discover the wonders of the magical island of Bali together!
Trevor arrived in Indonesia a few months ago and now, he and his new best friend Nirmala are just about to start their summer vacation. Finally free from school worries, the kids set off on an exciting journey along the ocean shore, where they learn to surf, encounter magical underwater creatures, and make new friends.
At its core, the book tells the story of a friendship between a boy and a girl who were born and raised in different cultures but are united by shared dreams and a passion for adventure.
by Yo-Yo Books for kids Publishing
Paperback format – so far 1 print run of 1,000 copies
Positive reviews from bloggers and parents, became a favourite for young surf-amateurs referred
as the perfect summer-vacation read, still being placed on bookshop fronts :)
8-10 year olds
~ 23 000 words
~ 25 full-colour illustrations
*Currently the authors retain full rights on the text and illustrations for all countries except Bulgaria
(rights for our local market are detained by our local publishing house).