Book cover of 'Monchild: City of the Sun' by Aisha Bushby, illustrated by Rachael Dean, featuring a colorful sunset scene with a girl in vibrant clothing standing on a hill, with purple clouds, a building, and a tree in the background.

Moonchild: City of the Sun

Written by Aisha Bushby, published by Egmont (now Farshore)

The second book in Aisha Bushby’s magical Moonchild series, inspired by The Arabian Nights.

Farah is a Moonchild with a special kind of magic and a jinni companion - a lizard called Layla. But she’s not sure she’s made for adventure, especially when it always seems to lead to danger.

When Farah and her friends, Leo and Amira, accidentally unleash a powerful moon magic, they’re swept into another thrilling journey. This time they venture across a scorching desert to a city full of secrets that could change the fate of the Sahar Peninsula.

A captivating and imaginitve story of adventure, bravery, and friendship.

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Colorful illustrated book cover titled "City of the Sun" by Aisha Bushby, depicting a sunset with a girl dancing in traditional clothing, surrounded by a vibrant landscape with buildings, palm trees, and swirling pink clouds.
A black and white illustration of a person riding a snake through the clouds with a large moon in the background, enclosed within a circle.
A grayscale illustration of a fantasy cityscape set within a mountain range. The city features a large, ornate palace with multiple domes and a flaming symbol above it. The surrounding area includes winding pathways lit by small lanterns, with numerous people walking. The mountain backdrop has stalactites hanging from the ceiling and waterfalls flowing down, creating a mystical atmosphere. Jellyfish-like creatures are floating at the bottom of the scene.
Black and white illustration of a woman sitting cross-legged on a patterned rug in a room with traditional Middle Eastern decor. She is resting her arms on her lap, and a snake is slithering in front of her. Behind her, a person wearing a headscarf is near a doorway, holding a tray with a teapot and cups. The room has ornate cushions on the floor, a small table with lanterns, a large window with curtains drawn open, a wall shelf displaying vases and a plant, and a potted plant on the floor.
A black and white illustration of a sailing ship on the ocean with large waves, a partly cloudy sky, and birds flying overhead.
A black and white illustration of a glass jar with a firefly inside, placed on a stand with two round bases. In the background, there are various animals including a fox, a bird, a mouse, a snake, a zebra, and a winged creature, all drawn in a whimsical style.
A cartoon mouse with a long tail runs while holding a large snake with a patterned body, in black and white.

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