Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

Is it science...or strange and ghostly?\nAsim's new town is freaking him out! There are weird noises at night, eerie lights, and now an evil tree that is growing way faster than it should. he's sure there's something supernatural going on. 
His friend Rokshar believes that everything can be explained by science. But even she's worried when the tree takes control of their teacher! It's starting to look like an evil spirit straight out of Guyanese folklore is to blame. Can Asim and his friends save their teacher--and the town--from the ghost tree?\nFind out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

Children's Books

Deen, Natasha

Literature & Fiction

Random House Books for Young Readers

Spooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight!

Is it science...or strange and ghostly? There's something very odd about Mr. Maan, the scientist who is helping teach Asim's class about the moon. He spends a lot of time staring up at the night sky. Sometimes, he almost seems to glow. Asim is sure Mr. Maan is a supernatural being straight out of Guyanese folklore-and the whole town is in danger! His friend Rokshar thinks there's a scientific explanation for everything Mr. Maan does. But she agrees that he's up to no good. Can Asim and his friends find a way to stop Mr. Maan's sinister plans? Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

Is it science...or strange and ghostly? There's something very odd about Mr. Maan, the scientist who is helping teach Asim's class about the moon. He spends a lot of time staring up at the night sky. Sometimes, he almost seems to glow. Asim is sure Mr. Maan is a supernatural being straight out of Guyanese folklore--and the whole town is in danger! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;His friend Rokshar thinks there's a scientific explanation for everything Mr. Maan does. But she agrees that he's up to no good. Can Asim and his friends find a way to stop Mr. Maan's sinister plans? Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water!

A strange woman seems to have eerie control over people. Is it science . . . or strange and ghostly? Find out in this new spooky chapter book series, Spooky Sleuths. Asim's field trip is freaking him out! His class is on a boat, exploring the Salish Sea, when he sees a pale, scowling woman staring at him from under the water. Asim's friend Rokshar thinks it's just a seal. She always finds a scientific explanation for the strange things that happen in town. But when Asim's dad hears otherworldly music coming from the water, he feels so drawn to it that he tries to throw himself in! Could a fairmaid-a mermaid from Guyanese folklore-be to blame? Find out . . . if you dare! Don't miss this new series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

A strange woman seems to have eerie control over people. Is it science . . . or strange and ghostly? Find out in this new spooky chapter book series, Spooky Sleuths. Asim's field trip is freaking him out! His class is on a boat, exploring the Salish Sea, when he sees a pale, scowling woman staring at him from under the water. Asim's friend Rokshar thinks it's just a seal. She always finds a scientific explanation for the strange things that happen in town. But when Asim's dad hears otherworldly music coming from the water, he feels so drawn to it that he tries to throw himself in! Could a fairmaid--a mermaid from Guyanese folklore--be to blame? Find out . . . if you dare! Don't miss this new series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

Spooky Sleuths #4: Fire in the Sky

There are mysterious explosions near the old abandoned houses in town. Is it science . . . or is it something strange and ghostly? Find out in the latest installment to the spooky chapter book series Spooky Sleuths. Asim's friend Max is in danger! Asim is sure some sort of supernatural being-a witch, maybe?-is after Max. Rokshar, the levelheaded one of the group, thinks the woman is a scientist using kids for her experiments! Either way, Max is in trouble, and it's up to Asim and Rokshar to keep him safe. But when they get close to finding answers, Asim and his friends are attacked by fireballs. Is science behind the flying fire? Or is it a witch from Guyanese folklore? Find out . . . if you dare! Don't miss the Spooky Sleuths series based on ghost stories from Guyana. Spooky Sleuths #1- The Ghost Tree Spooky Sleuths #2- Beware the Moonlight! Spooky Sleuths #3- Don't Go Near the Water!

There are mysterious explosions near the old abandoned houses in town. Is it science . . . or is it something strange and ghostly? Find out in the latest installment to the spooky chapter book series Spooky Sleuths. Asim's friend Max is in danger! Asim is sure some sort of supernatural being--a witch, maybe?--is after Max. Rokshar, the levelheaded one of the group, thinks the woman is a scientist using kids for her experiments! Either way, Max is in trouble, and it's up to Asim and Rokshar to keep him safe. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But when they get close to finding answers, Asim and his friends are attacked by fireballs. Is science behind the flying fire? Or is it a witch from Guyanese folklore? &nbsp; &nbsp; Find out . . . if you dare! Don't miss the Spooky Sleuths series based on ghost stories from Guyana. Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree Spooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight! Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water!

In the Key of Nira Ghani

Amy Mathers Award Winner MYRCA Award Nominee R. Ross Arnett Award Nominee American Library Association YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers Red Maple Award Nominee Red Maple Honour Book Barnes & Noble's Top 25 Most Anticipated Own Voices Novels Chapters-Indigo Most Anticipated Teen Books Junior Library Guild Selection CCBC Best Pick for Kids & Teens CCBC Red Leaf Literature OLA White Pine Teen Committee Summer Reading List A Guyanese girl must find the balance between her parents' "old world" expectations and traditions while pursuing her dream of being a great trumpeter in this contemporary, coming-of-age story. Nira Ghani has always dreamed of becoming a musician. Her Guyanese parents, however, have big plans for her to become a scientist or doctor. Nira's grandmother and her best friend, Emily, are the only people who seem to truly understand her desire to establish an identity outside of the one imposed on Nira by her parents. When auditions for jazz band are announced, Nira realizes it's now or never to convince her parents that she deserves a chance to pursue her passion. As if fighting with her parents weren't bad enough, Nira finds herself navigating a new friendship dynamic when her crush, Noah, and notorious mean-girl, McKenzie "Mac," take a sudden interest in her and Emily, inserting themselves into the fold. So, too, does Nira's much cooler (and very competitive) cousin Farah. Is she trying to wiggle her way into the new group to get closer to Noah? Is McKenzie trying to steal Emily's attention away from her? As Farah and Noah grow closer and Emily begins to pull away, Nira's trusted trumpet "George" remains her constant, offering her an escape from family and school drama. But it isn't until Nira takes a step back that she realizes she's not the only one struggling to find her place in the world. As painful truths about her family are revealed, Nira learns to accept people for who they are and to open herself in ways she never thought possible. A relatable and timely contemporary, coming-of age story, In the Key of Nira Ghani explores the social and cultural struggles of a teen in an immigrant household.

Running Press Kids

A 2020 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers title! A Guyanese girl must find the balance between her parents' "old world" expectations and traditions while pursuing her dream of being a great trumpeter in this contemporary, coming-of-age story, written by an #OwnVoices author. Nira Ghani has always dreamed of becoming a musician. Her Guyanese parents, however, have big plans for her to become a scientist or doctor. Nira's grandmother and her best friend, Emily, are the only people who seem to truly understand her desire to establish an identity outside of the one imposed on Nira by her parents. When auditions for jazz band are announced, Nira realizes it's now or never to convince her parents that she deserves a chance to pursue her passion. As if fighting with her parents weren't bad enough, Nira finds herself navigating a new friendship dynamic when her crush, Noah, and notorious mean-girl, McKenzie "Mac," take a sudden interest in her and Emily, inserting themselves into the fold. So, too, does Nira's much cooler (and very competitive) cousin Farah. Is she trying to wiggle her way into the new group to get closer to Noah? Is McKenzie trying to steal Emily's attention away from her? As Farah and Noah grow closer and Emily begins to pull away, Nira's trusted trumpet "George" remains her constant, offering her an escape from family and school drama. But it isn't until Nira takes a step back that she realizes she's not the only one struggling to find her place in the world. As painful truths about her family are revealed, Nira learns to accept people for who they are and to open herself in ways she never thought possible. A relatable and timely contemporary, coming-of age story, In the Key of Nira Ghani explores the social and cultural struggles of a teen in an immigrant household.

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Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

Spooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight!

Spooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight!

Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water!

Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water!

Spooky Sleuths #4: Fire in the Sky

Spooky Sleuths #4: Fire in the Sky

In the Key of Nira Ghani

In the Key of Nira Ghani