This book is just so beautiful. Jane Ray is an absolute favourite of mine and she is perfectly suited to illustrate such a magical story. Two little girls embark on a voyage with the goddess Ganga, they travel through snowy mountains and down a winding river in a carriage pulled by the river dragon, Makara. How enchanting is that? Anya is reminiscent of the Secret Garden’s Mary, a sad, haughty and spoilt girl who craves companionship and attention. As she realises her unkindness and connects with the cook’s daughter Mahi and with the natural world, she blossoms and you grow to adore her. The prose and illustrations together create such a rich picture of the Himalayas and the Hindu mythology the story is born from. An ode to friendship and an impassioned plea to care for our world, Bilan and Ray have created something very special

Elka, Little Unity