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As a cursed child, Aisha lived in constant fear of the Kelimutu volcano. A prophecy foretold a devastating eruption when she turned ten years old. In the hope of saving her town, Aisha and her sister, Liya, embark on a dangerous journey up the slopes of Kelimutu. When a precious possession is stolen from home, Aisha gets pulled into a perilous quest. Can the sisters unravel the mystery before time runs out?

This multicultural fantasy book is set in rural Indonesia, in a town named Moni at the foot of the Kelimutu volcano on the island of Flores.

Hamsa Buvaraghan is an Indo-Canadian residing in Bay Area, California, with her husband and two daughters. The idea for her book spawned from her experiences with Indonesian
children when she volunteered with a nonprofit called Indonesia Street Children Organization. She writes multicultural fantasy novels that explore themes of racial diversity, courage, family, and friendship. Hamsa is a technology leader at Google and also writes business technology books. She holds a Master of Business Administration with honors in global management and a Bachelor of Engineering in computer science.

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Riya is a sixth grader residing in Bay Area, California. Her interests include creative writing, piano (level 7), karate, and basketball. In her free time, she tinkers with STEM projects.

Eesha is a junior high school student residing in Bay Area, California, currently studying for her IB Diploma. She holds a black belt in martial arts. Her other interests include music (piano, level 10), creative writing, and theatre. She is interested in pursuing biomedical engineering and pre-medicine.