Hey, Ghosties, this is the Ghost Queen tuning in from the most haunted place in India!

Teen vlogger Malika's ghost hunter channel is almost popular enough to start earning money to support her family. All she needs is one viral video--and she knows exactly where she's going to get it. Bhangarh Fort is the most haunted place in India, rumoured to be home to the cursed princess Ratnavati and her wicked captor. Malika convinces her boyfriend to sneak into the fort with her after dark and record the experience for her avid fans and followers. That's when things go terribly wrong. Can the Ghost Queen escape, or is she doomed to spend eternity trapped with a mad magician and the princess who rejected him?

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Salman loves Hindi movies and wants to produce a short Bollywood film for his school project.

He gathers his friends when he's ready with the script, which is a mashup of all the movies he has ever seen. As director, Salman insists everyone follows the script exactly. But it's full of stereotypes and the cast and crew are not shy about expressing their concerns. Salman wants to remain true to the Bollywood model for his film but when his entire cast threatens to walk out, he has to decide whether to stand firm or find a way to collaborate.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

A lonely teen discovers a website that grants wishes.

Eshana is a bit of a social misfit. She feels more comfortable talking to people online than in person. One day she discovers a website that claims to be a safe space where young people can support each other in making their dreams come true. She starts talking with someone called Wise One. They hit it off immediately. Eshana admits to the Wise One how hard it is for her to make friends. The next day she goes to school and suddenly everyone wants to talk to her. Eshana is thrilled. But then, after telling Wise One about a girl who has been bullying her, she hears that the girl has been injured in a car accident. Are Eshana's wishes really coming true? If so, is having the life she's always wanted worth the costs?

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Shivani only left Mumbai a few months ago.

But she isn't feeling like such an outsider anymore. She likes her new school and she finally has a best friend. But when her mother volunteers for the school's annual fundraiser, Shivani is sure she will completely embarrass her. Especially if she cooks one of the stinky dishes that Shivani loves but is too ashamed to eat in front of her friends.

On the day of the fair, the moment Shivani walks into the gym, she knows her worst fears have come true: the unmistakable scent of Indian spices is in the air. But then she sees that dozens of people are lined up at her mom's stall. It's the most popular one!

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in French as Vive le poulet!.

Shivani a quitté Mumbai il y a quelques mois à peine...

Mais elle ne se sent plus vraiment comme une étrangère. Elle aime sa nouvelle école et elle a enfin une amie. Par contre, quand sa mère se propose pour cuisiner pour la fête-bénéfice annuelle de l'école, Shivani est sûre qu'elle deviendra la risée de tout le monde. Qu'est-ce qui arrivera si sa mère décide de préparer un de ses plats qui puent ? Shivani adore la cuisine indienne, mais pas question d'en manger devant ses amis.

Dès son entrée dans le gymnase le jour de la fête de l'école, Shivani sait que ses pires craintes sont devenues réalité l'odeur caractéristique des épices indiennes flotte dans l'air. Mais en

Cet ouvrage en format ePub est entièrement accessible.

Cet ouvrage en format ePub est entièrement accessible. Également disponible sous le titre Embrace the Chicken en anglais.

When eight-year-old Kiara discovers that her recently deceased grandmother left her a genie, trapped in a bottle of garam-masala, she's elated.

She'll be a modern-day Aladdin and have someone to do her bidding. And Kiara could really use a little magic. Third grade is just about to start and she's spent the summer worried about being in class with Matt, a bully who seems to have nothing else to do but make Kiara and her best friend Bai's lives miserable. Unfortunately, the genie has decided he's on vacation after working for ten thousand years and is looking for someone to do his bidding. A battle of wills ensues, and Kiara realizes that you don't really need magic to solve your problems.

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Krish hates the outdoors, camping, and especially germs. When Krish and his father take a camping trip to Ladakh, he convinces himself they'll bond, despite their differences.

When they're lost in a bamboo forest teeming with black rats, and germs, Krish is at an all-time low. His gut feel and a couple of rats lead them to Imdur, a hidden village.

Krish and his father are allowed to stay, if they follow the rules. But when Krish and Kabir break the most sacred rule, the Imdura threaten to keep them there forever. Can Krish overcome his fears to save them?

For Tara and her brother, Suraj, the year their mother and grandfather fled the village of Morni in the middle of the night has been a nightmare. Their new stepmother is cruel and deceptive, and the village itself is lacking a healer. What's more, men of the village have been disappearing, often returning in a strange, altered form.

When a new healer, Zarku, a mysterious man with a third eye possessing strange power, suddenly appears in Morni, all are mesmerized by his magic -- all except Tara, who sees through his evil disguise.

With nothing but her own courage and wit, Tara tries to find her missing mother and grandfather, the true healer, in time to save her village. But along the way she must enlist the help of the god Ganesh and the lord of death, Yama, or she, like others before her, will fall victim to Zarku's third eye.

Some games should never be played . . . at least, not those involving sinister spirits.

Michiko is eager to try the Ouija board with her friends Kate and Sophia. They summon Kokkuri-san, a Japanese trickster spirit, to answer a few questions about a boy they are crushing on. Michiko only wants to know if her mother's long illness means she's going to die.

But once summoned, the spirit refuses to leave, warning them of danger over and over. When Michiko's friends meet with near-fatal accidents on an overnight field trip to the Mojave National Preserve, they blame her for everything that has gone wrong. Their friendship is shattered beyond repair.

Can Michiko solve the mystery of these unexplained accidents and the lingering spirit in time, or will she and her friends become targets of the undead?

Eerie Tales from the East brings you scary stories from around the world and each can be read as a standalone. Ordinary characters must rise to extraordinary challenges or risk losing the ones they love in these chilling and fast-paced novels with heart for 8-12+ year old fans of Coraline, Goosebumps, and Small Spaces.

Buy your copy for an ominous adventure, today!

The Tara Trilogy is a middle-grade fantasy adventure set in India. It is infused with Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. A young girl must fight an evil healer, Zarku, who is intent on destroying all that is precious to her. Armed only with courage, perseverance, and spirit she must try and save herself, and the ones she loves.

The Third Eye (Book 1)

How will Tara escape the malevolent gaze of the Third Eye?

For Tara and her brother, Suraj, the year since their mother and grandfather fled the village of Morni, has been a nightmare. Their new stepmother is cruel and deceptive, and their father is indifferent to their suffering. Villagers have been disappearing, often returning in a strange, horrifying form.

When a new healer, Zarku, a mysterious man with a third eye possessing strange power, suddenly appears in Morni, all are mesmerized by his magic-all except Tara, who sees through his evil disguise.

With nothing but her own courage and wit, Tara tries to find her missing mother and grandfather-the true healer, in time to save her village. Alone and lost in the forest, she must enlist the help of the god Ganesh and the lord of death, Yama, or she, like others before her, will fall victim to Zarku's third eye.

★ Winner of the Silver Birch Fiction Award

The Silver Anklet (Book 2)

What if the only way to get rid of your worst enemy was to sacrifice your brother?

When hyenas snatch Tara's brother, Suraj, and two other children from the local fair in Morni, Tara and her newfound companions embark on a rescue mission. Tara soon discovers that Zarku, her nemesis with the third eye, is back and intent on revenge.

A deadly game of hide-and-seek ensues, and Tara and her companions must work together to survive. But is it soon clear that Zarku is only after Tara; the other are dispensable.

Should Tara risk the lives of her friends? Or can she once again defeat Zarku and save her brother, armed only with belief in herself and a mysterious silver anklet.

The Deadly Conch (Book 3)

What if no one trusted you, not even your own family?

Tara's triumphant return to Morni is short-lived as her stepmother's daughter, Layla, seeks revenge. And so begins a series of carefully orchestrated events to cast suspicion on Tara: a dead dog in the village temple, contaminated well water, and whispers that Tara is possessed by the demonic spirit of Zarku's mother.

Layla fuels the villagers' blind superstitions and fears. Soon all of Morni is against Tara, even her own family. Death seems to be the only way to stop her evil stepsister.

Tara turns to Lord Yama and his deadly conch for help. After a visit to the Underworld, Tara has only twenty-four hours to prove her innocence and save the village before she must go back to the world of the dead. And live there.

Can Tara believe in herself one last time to defeat Layla, or will Lord Yama and his deadly conch claim her soul?

Mahtab Narsimhan is an award-winning author with numerous critically acclaimed books in the fantasy, horror, mystery, and contemporary genres. Many of her books have landed on prestigious lists and The Third Eye won the Silver Birch Fiction Award. She is deeply committed to representing diversity in her books. Please visit www.mahtabnarsimhan.com for more information.

Eerie Tales from the East brings you scary stories from around the world. Ordinary characters must rise to extraordinary challenges or risk losing the ones they love in these scary, fast-paced stories for 9-12+ year old fans of Coraline, Goosebumps, and Small Spaces.



WARNED: A remote village. A sinister servant. A death warning.

HAUNTED: Summer camp. A haunted lake. A vengeful ghost.

POSSESSED: A dangerous board game. A malevolent spirit. The devil in disguise.

A fast-paced ghost adventure, Haunted is a great spooky read for all ages with a plot reminiscent of classic children's horror stories and emotional themes regarding friendship and family. Five ★★★★★ Review, Liz Konkel, Readers' Favorite Reviews and Awards.

A refreshing middle-grade adventure filled with mystery and superstition in a vibrant India. Rae Knightly, Bestselling author of The Alien Skill Series.

A chill-inducingly fun ride, full of tension, mystery, folklore, and suspense all the way through to the end. Highly recommended! Deborah Kerbel, Award-winning author of picture books, middle-grade and YA novels.

Fans of creepy stories from global literature and tradition will relish the tales in this series as a whole. This book is a compelling inclusion to libraries for middle grade readers. Mary Lanni, Amazon Reviewer

What if no one trusted you, not even your own family?

Tara's triumphant return to Morni is short-lived. Her stepmother's daughter, Layla is angry and wants to avenge her mother's death. Her actions cast suspicion on Tara: a dead dog in the village temple, contaminated well water, and whispers that Tara is possessed by the demonic spirit of Zarku's mother.

Layla fuels the villagers' blind superstitions and fears. Soon all of Morni is against Tara, even her own family. Death seems to be the only way to stop her evil stepsister.

Tara turns to Lord Yama and his deadly conch for help. After a visit to the Underworld, Tara has only twenty-four hours to prove her innocence and save the village before she must go back to the world of the dead. And live there forever.

Can Tara believe in herself one last time to defeat Layla, or will Lord Yama and his deadly conch claim her living soul?

The Tara Trilogy is a middle-grade fantasy adventure set in India. It is infused with Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. A young girl must fight an evil healer, Zarku, who is intent on destroying all that is precious to her. Armed only with courage, perseverance, and an indomitable spirit, she must try and save herself, and the ones she loves.

Mahtab Narsimhan is an award-winning author with numerous critically acclaimed books in the fantasy, horror, mystery, and contemporary genres. Many of her books have landed on prestigious lists and The Third Eye won the Silver Birch Fiction Award. She is deeply committed to representing diversity in her books.

Please visit www.mahtabnarsimhan.com for more information.

What if the only way to get rid of your worst enemy was to sacrifice your brother?

When hyenas snatch Tara's brother, Suraj, and two other children from the local fair in Morni, Tara and her companions race to their rescue. To Tara's horror, Zarku, her nemesis with the third eye, is back. And he's thirsty for revenge!

A deadly game of hide-and-seek begins. Tara and her companions must work together to survive. But is it soon clear that Zarku is only after Tara; the others will die.

Tara is faced with a tough choice. Should she risk the lives of her friends? Or will a mysterious anklet give her the power to defeat Zarku and save her brother?

The Tara Trilogy is a middle-grade fantasy adventure set in India. It is infused with Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. A young girl must fight an evil healer, Zarku, who is intent on destroying all that is precious to her. Armed only with courage, perseverance, and an indomitable spirit, she must try and save herself, and the ones she loves.

Mahtab Narsimhan is an award-winning author with numerous critically acclaimed books in the fantasy, horror, mystery, and contemporary genres. Many of her books have landed on prestigious lists and The Third Eye won the Silver Birch Fiction Award. She is deeply committed to representing diversity in her books.

Please visit www.mahtabnarsimhan.com for more information.

How will Tara escape the malevolent gaze of the Third Eye?

Tara and her brother, Suraj, have been living a nightmarish year. Their mother and grandfather fled the village of Morni under strange circumstances. Their new stepmother is cruel and deceptive. Their father is indifferent to their suffering. Villagers have been disappearing, often returning in a horrifying form.

When a new healer, Zarku, a mysterious man with a third eye possessing strange power, suddenly appears in Morni, all are mesmerized by his magic. All except Tara, who sees through his evil disguise.

With nothing but her own courage and wit, Tara sets out on a journey. She tries to find her missing mother and grandfather-the true healer, in time to save her village. Alone and lost in the forest, she must enlist the help of the god Ganesh and the lord of death, Yama. Or she, like others before her, will fall victim to Zarku's third eye.

Winner of the Silver Birch Fiction Award, Shortlisted for the Red Maple Award, Long listed for CLA Book of the Year Children's Award.

The Tara Trilogy is a middle-grade fantasy adventure set in India. It is infused with Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. A young girl must fight an evil healer, Zarku, who is intent on destroying all that is precious to her. Armed only with courage, perseverance, and an indomitable spirit, she must try and save herself, and the ones she loves.

Mahtab Narsimhan is an award-winning author with numerous critically acclaimed books in the fantasy, horror, mystery, and contemporary genres. Many of her books have landed on prestigious lists and The Third Eye won the Silver Birch Fiction Award. She is deeply committed to representing diversity in her books.

Please visit www.mahtabnarsimhan.com for more information.