Tashi
Author: Anna Fienberg
Illustrator: Kim Gamble
Book 1 in the Tashi series
Pages: 64
Published: 1995
Age: 6+
'Well, it was like this. Come and I'll tell you about the time I tricked the last dragon of all.'
In this first book of the charming Tashi series, children are introduced to Jack's extraordinary imaginary friend Tashi, a gnome-like character from a place far away. Brave Tashi tells adventurous tales of being sold to a warlord and escaping on a swan. This little hero has to be clever to outsmart giants, ghosts, demons, and witches that stand in his way. Young readers will be captivated by Tashi's tall tales of courage and daring.
About the Tashi Series
Books in series order
- 1.Tashi(1995)
- 2.Tashi and the Giants(1995)
- 3.Tashi and the Ghosts(1996)
- 4.Tashi and the Genie(1997)
- 5.Tashi and Baba Yaga(1998)
- 6.Tashi and the Demons(1999)
- 7.Tashi and the Big Stinker(2001)
- 8.Tashi and the Dancing Shoes(2002)
- 9.Tashi and the Haunted House(2002)
- 10.Tashi and the Royal Tomb(2003)
- 11.Tashi Lost in the City(2004)
- 12.Tashi and the Forbidden Room(2005)
- 13.Tashi and the Stolen Bus(2006)
- 14.Tashi and the Mixed-Up Monster(2007)
- 15.Tashi and the Phoenix(2008)
- 16.Tashi and the Golem(2009)
- 17.Tashi and the Wicked Magician and Other Stories(2015)
- 18.Tashi and the Giant Squid(2015)
- 19.Tashi and the Golden Jawbone(2015)
- 20.Tashi and the Big Scoop(2015)
- 21.Tashi and the Magic Carpet(2015)
- +Amazing Tashi Activity Book(2009)
- +Once Tashi Met a Dragon(2013)
- +There Once Was a Boy Called Tashi(2003)
Reading age: 6+ years
Tashi's bold! Tashi's brave! Tashi's the best!
Jack has an extraordinary imaginary friend Tashi, a gnome-like character from a place very far away. He arrived here on a swan (it doesn't matter what colour!), he has quite a way with witches and warlords, and he's not afraid of giants or robber barons. Although he's small and not very old, he comes up with some cunning plans in tight situations! And he tells the very best stories.
Addressing themes of courage, curiosity, adventure, daring, and good triumphing over bad, the Tashi series will keep young readers - and young listeners - enthralled with engaging tales and charming illustrations.