The DARING Mango Tree Musical by Annabel Allen

Are you daring enough to read this new book?

The Daring Mango Tree Musical by Annabel Allen, illustrated by Ridmi Nawshadi

The first in the Daring Girls of Sri Lanka series

Described by one reviewer as “pure joy for the soul,” this dazzling fantasy story weaves together the innocence, wonder and playfulness of children with the delights of Sri Lankan jungle wildlife. With feisty determination and genuine love of music and nature, two girls lead their community in surprising directions. The story is full of humour and ah-ha moments. This is a fresh genre of “wake up and shake up” fiction with a Sri Lankan twist.

Open your heart to the true wonders of trees, flowers, village dogs and all that is wild

- Who will play a new kind of fruity cricket?

- Will the coconut thief sing in the musical?

- Which tree will win the village election?

All will be revealed in The Daring Mango Tree Musical.

This book is highly recommended to kids age 9+ and adults who want to connect with their fun-loving hearts. It comes with a triple “quirky” warning. 

The e-book is available as a downloadable PDF which can be read on any device. An e-book is like a physical book. Please purchase one copy per household. The Daring Mango Tree Musical is a wonderful gift.

The author and illustrator do not give permission for AI to copy or learn from any of the content in The Daring Mango Tree Musical.

About the Author

Annabel Allen brings together her passion for Sri Lankan wildlife and organic gardening with her fertile imagination and quirky observations of village life. She is the author of The Daring Mango Tree Musical. She manages a wild, organic cinnamon and coconut jungle farm on the edge of a village in Southern Sri Lanka. Her love affair with Sri Lanka has spanned 18 years. She runs Daring Women, a book publishing, tour and training business.

Annabel has also lived in the UK, Canada, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. She worked at the BBC World Service and has published numerous articles in travel and business magazines. During her career in law and business, she co-wrote seminal books about Chinese law. 

About the Illustrator

Ridmi is the illustrator for The Daring Mango Tree Musical e-book. She is a 21 year old Sri Lankan artist who specialises in hand-drawn, pencil art. As a self-taught artist, she has persisted in refining her drawing style. She grew up in the South of Sri Lanka and is familiar with village life from her experiences in her grandmother’s village.

Reviews

"In a world wearied by war and waste how wondrous it is to wallow instead in this charming tropical fantasy set in rural Sri Lanka - far from the madding crowd! 

“Be like little children” is the theme and entering this carefree world of happy and spontaneous village life with kids, animals and nature all blended in a delightful tapestry is not only pure joy for the soul, but also a reminder to jaded adults to “lighten up”! Join the fun! Let the playfulness of the kids lead you back into your heart with appreciation for life and what really matters - our connection to all aspects of the living Earth Mother."

Simon Peter Fuller, Founder, Wholistic World Vision

"I found the Daring Mango Tree Musical to be beautifully observed innocence and wonder of children which we all experience through learning and growing. I particularly enjoyed the imagery and how that evoked the senses to feel like you are there with the characters. Not just a book for children. A lovely read."

Sylvia Dow, Edinburgh, Scotland