Pepper Masalah and the Flying Carpet (Pepper Masalah #1)
Written by Roseanne Hawke
Illustrated by Jasmine Berry
Published by Wombat Books
Pepper Masalah and the Flying Carpet by Rosanne Hawke is a series of five or more chapter story books featuring an adventurous black cat called Pepper Masalah, and her nine-year-old friend, Zamir.
Pepper Masalah lives with Zamir and his family on an olive farm in Australia. Zams grandmother is from the old country (Kashmir) and she brought with her an ancient carpet. She believes the carpet can fly, and that it will try to find its previous master in Kashmir. It hasn’t flown for hundreds of years so it is shaky at first, and cant find its bearings. It lands in many countries on the way to Kashmir, where Pepper Masalah and Zamir have dangerous but exciting adventures.
A charming story about the importance of family and caring for those in need.
With her usual flair, Rosanne Hawke blends culture, legend, and history throughout her stories, as Pepper and Zamir are whisked off together on adventures around the globe.
The concept has broad appeal: mystery, adventure, travel, exotica, and three very memorable characters: Pepper Masalah, Zamir and the Flying Carpet.
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- Pepper Masalah and The Giant Bird (Pepper Masalah #2)
- Pepper Masalah and the Temple of Cats (Pepper Masalah #3)
- Pepper Masalah and the Disappearing Rope (Pepper Masalah #4)
- Pepper Masalah and the Kashmiri Princess (Pepper Masalah #5)
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Publication Date: December 2023
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Animals, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Generation: 2nd, Genre: Action Adventure, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Multilingual: Arabic Featured Words, Outdoor Exploration
Setting: Australia
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation
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