<p><i><b>A vivid, warm and atmospheric adventure set in the mountains of India, about a girl who is determined to protect the wild leopards of the mountain from poachers, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.</b></i><br><br><i>I thought we''d live here forever ... but then, I thought Mum would be here forever too.</i><br><br>When Ruby''s dad uproots her from Australia to set up a hotel in the mountains of India, Ruby is devastated. Not only are they living in a run-down building in the middle of the wilderness surrounded by scorpions, bears and leopards, but Ruby is sure that India will never truly feel like home - not without her mum there.<br><br>Ever since her mum died, Ruby has been afraid. Of cars. Of the dark. Of going to sleep and never waking up. <br><br>But then the last remaining leopards of the mountain are threatened and everything changes. Ruby vows to do all she can to protect them - if she can only overcome her fears...</p>