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A retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood" that manages to both feel distinctly Malaysian and capture and interrogate contemporary concerns, this is a tale of family, friendship, and sacrifice. Both mature and whimsical, demonstrating how magic and modern-day anxieties can intersect. -- Kirkus Reviews With her beautiful, poetic prose, Hanna Alkaf is here to tug at heartstrings yet again with this adventure full of rich cultural legends that also poignantly captures the feeling of loss in a post-COVID world. -- Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Hanna Alkaf''s writing is a dream in the best possible way. Her words will transport you deep into the jungles of Langkawi, side-by-side with a heroine who reminds us that honoring ourselves is just as important as honoring those we love." -- Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times Bestselling author of Serwa Boateng''s Guide to Vampire Hunting " Hamra and the Jungle of Memories embodies the best middle grade fantasy has to offer, from one of the greatest living masters in the genre: profound emotion, gorgeous craft, and a journey worth the taking in spite of the danger that lies ahead. What a gift to be alive at the same time as Hanna Alkaf, and be able to experience this wonderful, intense and healing adventure as only she can write it." -- Karuna Riazi, author of The Gauntlet and A Bit of Earth "An enchanting Little Red Riding Hood retelling full of heart and adventure centered around the importance of family and tradition and fiercely protecting the ones we love." -- Rena Barron, author of the Maya and the Rising Dark series "In Hamra and the Jungle of Memories , master of the contemporary fairy tale Hanna Alkaf takes us on a fantastical adventure through a jungle filled with wonders and terrors that ultimately leads to a particularly timely revelation--though the world may be full of uncertainty and peril, what will get us through is friendship and love. A remarkable book." -- Anne Ursu, author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy "Alkaf takes a familiar tale and imbues it with otherworldly urgency, balancing immediate relevance with profound wisdom. A perfect blend of classic magic and contemporary storytelling." -- Kyle Lukoff, author of Too Bright to See, a Newberry Honor, Stonewall Book Award winner, and National Book Award Finalist "Hanna Alkaf takes us on an emotional journey of a fierce-hearted girl who must complete a magical quest. Intertwining Malaysian folklore with daring adventure, this well-crafted story highlights the beauty of friendship, the healing of forgiveness, and the gift of being fully human." -- Karen Strong, author of Eden''s Everdark "Hanna Alkaf is an exceptional writer who brings her worlds to life with specificity, a delightful humor, and honest and unflinching prose. We are all lucky to be able to take the distinctly and unapologetically Malaysian journey this book offers. The impulsive and spirited Hamra is the perfect protagonist for the new classic that Alkaf''s book deserves to be." -- Shing Yin Khor, author of The Legend of Auntie Po "[ Hamra and the Jungle of Memories ] questions what it means to be human, what happens to those who are not the hero of the story, and what it means to pay debts and take care of your community... This fresh take on Little Red Riding Hood is a necessary purchase for libraries and fantasy shelves." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "[A] riveting jungle adventure by Alkaf, a "Little Red Riding Hood"-inspired Malaysian fantasy... Creatures from Malaysian mythology appear throughout, adding texture and imbuing the girls'' tale with per...
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Hanna Alkaf is the author of several books for kids and teens, including The Girl and the Ghost, Hamra and the Jungle of Memories, and Tales from Cabin 23: Night of the Living Head. Hanna lives in Kuala Lumpur with her family and can be visited at hannaalkaf.com.
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Few campers at Camp Apple Hill Farm have found the mysterious cabin rumored to be hidden deep in the woods, but those who have whisper of a mysterious woman who tells tales of horrors beyond imagination. Find out if you’re brave enough for Tales from Cabin 23—the thrilling new series created by award-winning authors Justina Ireland and Hanna Alkaf.
Twelve-year-old Alia has always had the worst luck. Whether it’s her parents moving her all the way from Kuala Lumpur to a tiny village, or her shoes constantly coming untied, Alia can’t help but feel as if the universe has it out for her.
To top it all off, her estranged older sister, Ayu, has just re-appeared in their lives after years away. Alia’s parents are delighted, but Alia is not so sure. She remembers the fights, the tears, the pain her sister caused, and knows this is just another case of bad luck following her around.
Then Alia’s school fills with rumors of a horrifying creature spotted flying in the night sky. And Alia realizes that perhaps it’s not just her bad luck this time—but something more sinister is lying just under the surface of her town…and it’s up to Alia to put an end to it for once and for all.
And don't miss the other books in the hit Tales from Cabin 23 series: The Boo Hag Flex, The Visitors, and, coming soon, The Sinking House!
