Hanna Alkaf Books

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.

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.

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.

When Najwa Bakri walks into her first Scrabble competition since her best friend's death, it's with the intention to heal and move on with her life. Perhaps it wasn't the best idea to choose the very same competition where said best friend, Trina Low, died. It might be even though Najwa's trying to change, she's not ready to give up Trina just yet. But the same can't be said for all the other competitors. With Trina, the Scrabble Queen herself, gone, the throne is empty, and her friends are eager to be the next reigning champion. All's fair in love and Scrabble, but all bets are off when Trina's formerly-inactive Instagram starts posting again with cryptic messages suggesting that maybe Trina's death wasn't as straightforward as everyone thought. And maybe someone at the competition had something to do with it. As secrets are revealed and the true colours of her friends are shown, it's up to Najwa to find out who's behind these mysterious posts -- not just to save Trina's memory, but to save herself

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 .