Tales from Cabin 23: Night of the Living Head
$15.99 USD
hardcover
Are you brave enough to visit Cabin 23? Night of the Living Head is one of two books that will simultaneously launch this fun and frightening middle grade horror series that highlights diverse authors and characters, created by bestselling and critically acclaimed authors Justina Ireland and Hanna Alkaf.
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. Are you brave enough to visit Cabin 23?
Twelve-year-old Alia has always had the worst luck. Whether it’s her parents moving her all the way from Kuala Lamour 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.
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 the upcoming Tales from Cabin 23: Night of the Living Head. Hanna lives in Kuala Lumpur with her family.
"Beautifully weaves Malaysian folklore into a gripping, deeply moving thriller that grapples with the devastating toll that secrets can take upon a family. A nail-biting, heart-pounding—and heart-breaking—adventure." -Kirkus Reviews 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
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