Selvi lives on the island of Serendib and loves nothing more than to run free in the mountains where she is friends with Lokka a leopard. However, when she realises that men are hunting Lokka, Selvi finds that she cannot just stand back and let them take the beautiful creature. But can she succeed or will she be forced to say goodbye forever?
As with all of Nizrana's books, The Girl Who Lost A Leopard is set on the island of Serendib in Sri Lanka and I very much enjoyed returning there to, this time, explore the mountains. The descriptions are rich and enticing, giving the reader a real feel of the island, and warmed me on the days that I was reading it, which were typically British and cold! Culture and customs are woven into the plot which flows beautifully, is captivating and, as the plot unfolds, gripping.
Selvi is a strong-willed character whose determination to follow her heart and do what she believes is right, will be admired by readers. I loved getting to know her. I must also mention Lokka who becomes very real as a character in his own right as we get to know him - a beautiful creature who deserves the respect and honour Selvi gives him.
I have loved all of Nizrana's books and The Girl Who lost A Leopard was no exception. She has a wonderful way of weaving a real sense of atmosphere and culture into engaging plots. Friendship, family and a love of the animal world are all strong themes in this book that will be loved, I am sure, by all who read it - there are already children at school who are lining up to read it!
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