Jackal in the garden: an encounter with Bihzad

Jackal in the Garden imagines Bihzad as an astoundingly gifted dreamer and contrasts him with a strong female protagonist, Anubis, a girl born disfigured into the harem of her vicious father. She must fight for survival

and her struggle leads her to Bihzad and the artists' colony he leads. Both philosophers, they find common ground. Yet their different attitudes offer a sharp, unusual commentary on life, survival, and art that will resonate with young adult readers seeking their place in the world.