Elspeth Graham

Imagine surviving a fierce desert sandstorm as a tiny baby, protected only by a brave and very grumpy camel. That is exactly how Mariama's incredible life begins! Rescued from the deep sands and safely raised by a kind desert guide named Issa, Mariama grows up learning the ancient secrets of the shifting dunes and the vast, beautiful landscape. Their peaceful, quiet life is suddenly interrupted when a young man and his fierce protectors arrive at their door, desperately needing an expert guide to lead them through the dangerous and towering Bitter Mountains. But the real surprise happens when an even more mysterious stranger appears, bringing hidden secrets that will change Issa and Mariama's lives forever. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable desert adventure filled with animal heroes, surprising discoveries, and the true power of wisdom.

Do you have a special hobby that no one else seems to understand? Yazul is a young boy living in medieval Mongolia who loves nothing more than spending time in his grandfather's dusty workshop, building magnificent kites. He desperately wants to make his father, the powerful lord of the han, proud. But his father thinks kite-making is just a waste of time and insists that travel and trade are the only things that truly matter. Everything changes when a ruthless group of bandits suddenly surrounds their home along the Silk Road. Trapped inside the grand walls with food running out and spirits falling, everyone feels completely helpless. That is, until Yazul comes up with a brilliant and daring idea! With his grandfather's help, Yazul realizes that his handmade creations might be the only way to scare the bandits away. Join Yazul in this captivating historical adventure to see if his high-flying night sky dragons can save his entire family.

What would you do if your family needed your help, but you were just too small to do the job? Tashi lives in a beautiful village right below steep tea plantations where her mother works hard every day. When her mother suddenly falls ill, Tashi knows she must step up and pick the tea to pay for a doctor. But the cruel plantation overseer sends her away because her hands cannot reach the highest, most tender shoots. Feeling sad and helpless, Tashi shares her worries with the wild monkeys who live high up in the mountains. Soon, these playful animal friends do something completely extraordinary! They bring her baskets filled with rare, valuable wild tea from the secret mountain peaks. Step into this heartwarming adventure about a brave girl, the magic of kindness, and the incredible friendships you can find in the most unexpected places.