Imtiza is about to move in with Usha and her family who are adopting her. The girls have met before, however, don’t know each other well and the timing isn’t perfect as Usha’s grandmother (her Kali Ma) has just died. Whilst scattering her ashes, Usha inadvertently brings the ghost of Kali Ma back but only Usha can see her which makes things awkward as she and Imtiza are sharing a room. It then turns out though that, on moving into the house, Imtiza discovers she can see the ghost of Lucky, an Ayah who is trapped and needs help. Meanwhile, Usha’s parents are in a race to find the legal documentation that will help them to save their home and business. Imtiza and Usha are two very different characters: Usha is very quiet and close to her family, especially her Kali Ma; whereas Imtiza was abandoned at birth and has no idea about her history. The pair must work together and learn how to trust each other in order to help Kali Ma and Lucky.This is a moving story that combines family, tradition, history and finding the truth. It’s a historical/ghost story that is steeped in culture and history. Issues of racism are addressed in a sensitive way and the book shows strong female characters in so many different ways that will undoubtedly inspire children.
The varying themes in this book weave together perfectly to create a heart-warming story that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading the book. I thoroughly enjoyed Where The River Runs Gold but think When Secrets Set Sail is even better.
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