Ghost Queen - (Orca Anchor) by Mahtab Narsimhan (Paperback)

About the Book

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, teen vlogger Malika and her boyfriend risk spending the night in a haunted fort in the hopes of meeting the famous ghost of a cursed Indian princess.

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

"Hey, Ghosties, this is the Ghost Queen tuning in from the most haunted place in India!" 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, rumored to be home to a cursed princess and her captor. Malika convinces her boyfriend to sneak into the fort with her and record the experience. When the fort lives up to the ghostly rumors, Malika is left wondering if this will be her most viral video yet or her last.

Review Quotes

"Modern and relevant...an important kernel of truth lies at the heart of all these stories. The writing is high-quality across the board: believable dialogue, layered characters, and fast-moving plots."

-- "School Library Journal (SLJ) Series Made Simple"

"Offers plenty of creepy thrills. Narsimhan skillfully balances a fast-paced plot with thoroughly dark, emotionally charged scenes. The connection to an actual legend and site in India enriches the story and heightens the fear factor. An entertaining ghostly romp that will draw in reluctant readers."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Mahtab Narsimhan is an award-winning author of over twenty critically acclaimed books in the fantasy, horror, mystery and contemporary genres, and she is also published internationally. Mahtab writes for all age groups, and many of her books have been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the Silver Birch Award, Red Maple Award and the CLA Book of the Year for Children Award. The Third Eye, her debut novel, won the Silver Birch Fiction Award in 2009. She is deeply committed to representation and inclusivity in her work.