Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side. Inside is Zheng, who’s escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing
treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too! And so begins an exhilarating escapade in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all.

Set against a vibrant landscape inspired by Sri Lanka, this delightful caper will thrill young fans of adventure and fantasy with its brisk pace and action-packed quest that swells with empathetic heroes, missing treasure, and a great beast lurking beneath.

Selvi is a free spirit who loves exploring the beautiful mountains behind her home.
There, she has befriended Lokka, a leopard with a gorgeous coat and huge golden eyes. Together they roam the wilderness as they please. But when hunters come with bows and arrows, Selvi knows she must stop them before they hurt Lokka.
But what can she do against such powerful enemies, especially when the friends and family she turns to for help are not all they seem to be? To rescue her leopard friend, first Selvi must outwit the poachers and expose the mastermind behind it all.
With breezy chapters and lush, atmospheric settings, this fast-paced actionadventure is a superb pick for young readers who enjoy stories with peril, unlikely friendships, and close encounters with the natural wild.

Own Voices author Nizrana Farook makes her middle grade debut in a daring
tale of friendship, risk, and reward, all set against the lush backdrop of Sri Lanka.
Chaya, a nobleman’s rebellious, outspoken, no-nonsense daughter, just can’t
resist the shiny temptations the king’s palace has to offer. But playing Robin Hood
for her impoverished community doesn’t come without risks, and when Chaya
steals the queen’s jewels from a bedside table–a messy getaway jeopardizes the
life of a close friend.
After an equally haphazard prison break, Chaya barely escapes on the king’s
prized elephant! With leeches and revolution lurking in the jungle, Chaya leads
her companions on a thrilling adventure. After leaving her village as a thief, can
she return as a hero? Or will Chaya’s sticky fingers be the beginning–or the end–
of everything for the intrepid gang?
Own Voices debut author Nizrana Farook spins a page-turning middle grade tale in
a lush, fictional Sri Lankan setting. Just right for adventure fans, the book explores
themes of friendship and loyalty, risk and reward, and heroism.