Hanna Alkaf Knihy

A Malaysian folk tale comes to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfect for fans of The Book of Boy and The Jumbies.I am a dark spirit, the ghost announced grandly. I am your inheritance, your grandmother’s legacy. I am yours to command.Suraya is delighted when her witch grandmother gifts her a pelesit. She names her ghostly companion Pink, and the two quickly become inseparable.But Suraya doesn’t know that pelesits have a dark side—and when Pink’s shadows threaten to consume them both, they must find enough light to survive . . . before they are both lost to the darkness.Fans of Holly Black’s Doll Bones and Tahereh Mafi’s Furthermore series will love this ghostly middle grade debut that explores jealousy, love, and the extraordinary power of friendship.

Amidst the Chinese-Malay conflict in Kuala Lumpur in 1969, sixteen-year-old Melati must overcome prejudice, violence, and her own OCD to find her way back to her mother--

*A Malaysian folk tale comes to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfect for fans of The Book of Boy and The Jumbies. I am a dark spirit, the ghost announced grandly.

This retelling of Little Red Riding Hood offers a unique Malaysian perspective, blending traditional elements with cultural nuances. The story explores themes of bravery and the importance of family, while featuring a strong, relatable protagonist navigating her way through challenges. Hanna Alkaf’s acclaimed storytelling brings a fresh twist to the classic tale, making it both engaging and thought-provoking for readers.

They Wish They Were Us meets The Queen's Gambit in the world of competitive Scrabble when a teen girl is forced to investigate the mysterious death of her best friend.

Alia, a twelve-year-old girl plagued by misfortune, grapples with her family's move to a small village and the unexpected return of her estranged sister, Ayu. While her parents welcome Ayu back, Alia is haunted by their troubled past. As unsettling rumors of a mysterious creature begin to circulate in her school, Alia suspects that her bad luck may be linked to something darker lurking in her town. Determined to confront this new threat, she embarks on a journey that challenges her perceptions of family and courage.

Set in an all-girls school, the narrative unfolds as students experience unsettling episodes of screaming hysteria. This dark academia thriller delves into the school's haunting past, revealing a history that resurfaces with chilling consequences. The atmosphere is thick with tension as the characters confront both their fears and the secrets that threaten to emerge.

Auch ohne magische Tiger geht in Hamras Leben gerade alles drunter und drüber. Eigentlich will sie sich gar nicht dauernd mit ihrer Familie streiten , doch dann sagt sie immer genau das falsche, und könnte sich danach die Zunge abbeißen . Wo ist bloß die Hamra von früher geblieben, und warum ist es so schwer, herauszufinden, was für ein Mensch man eigentlich sein will ? Als Hamra dann mit ihrem besten Freund Ilya einem magischen Tiger helfen soll, seine menschliche Gestalt zurückzuerlangen, findet sie sich auf einmal in einem fantastischen Abenteuer wieder. Ihre Mission führt sie kreuz und quer durch die tropische Inselwelt Malaysiens und dabei sollen sie noch herausfinden, was es eigentlich bedeutet, wirklich ein Mensch zu sein .