Tiger Stone is a novel by Deryn Mansell

It’s a mystery adventure set in 14th century Java. The story follows the exploits of Kancil, a girl who takes refuge in a remote inland village after she and her mother are hounded from their coastal home by an angry mob. The villagers, however, have their own prejudices and Kancil must pretend to be mute to hide her coastal origins.

Kancil is befriended by the resourceful Kitchen Boy, whose own origins are a mystery – he was found in the forest as a baby, scarred and crippled from a tiger attack. He might be just a lucky foundling but there’s something about Kitchen Boy that makes Kancil wonder…

Together, they uncover a plot to destroy the village, but as Kancil is sworn to silence, and no-one will listen to Kitchen Boy, they must use their wits to come up with a plan to save the village.

Tiger Stone is a rollicking yarn that is by turns mysterious, exciting, and funny. The world of warring kingdoms in 14th century Java provides an exotic backdrop to the adventure.

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