Natasha Deen – författare

Is it science...or strange and ghostly?There’s something very odd about Mr. Maan, the scientist who is helping teach Asim’s class about the moon. He spends a lot of time staring up at the night sky. Sometimes, he almost seems to glow. Asim is sure Mr. Maan is a supernatural being straight out of Guyanese folklore—and the whole town is in danger!His friend Rokshar thinks there’s a scientific explanation for everything Mr. Maan does. But she agrees that he’s up to no good. Can Asim and his friends find a way to stop Mr. Maan’s sinister plans?Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

A strange woman seems to have eerie control over people. Is it science . . . or strange and ghostly? Find out in this new spooky chapter book series, Spooky Sleuths.Asim's field trip is freaking him out! His class is on a boat, exploring the Salish Sea, when he sees a pale, scowling woman staring at him from under the water. Asim's friend Rokshar thinks it's just a seal. She always finds a scientific explanation for the strange things that happen in town.But when Asim's dad hears otherworldly music coming from the water, he feels so drawn to it that he tries to throw himself in! Could a fairmaid—a mermaid from Guyanese folklore—be to blame?Find out . . . if you dare! Don't miss this new series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

There are mysterious explosions near the old abandoned houses in town. Is it science . . . or is it something strange and ghostly? Find out in the latest installment to the spooky chapter book series Spooky Sleuths.Asim’s friend Max is in danger! Asim is sure some sort of supernatural being—a witch, maybe?—is after Max. Rokshar, the levelheaded one of the group, thinks the woman is a scientist using kids for her experiments! Either way, Max is in trouble, and it’s up to Asim and Rokshar to keep him safe.But when they get close to finding answers, Asim and his friends are attacked by fireballs. Is science behind the flying fire? Or is it a witch from Guyanese folklore?Find out . . . if you dare!Don't miss the Spooky Sleuths series based on ghost stories from Guyana.Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost TreeSpooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight!Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water!

Four friends investigate whether their favourite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Ameer, Rika, Tim and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favourite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop star is accused of lip-syncing, the four friends are split by the scandal. Is Self-Akeem truly a talent, or is the popular singer just a scam artist? The friends turn to a network of mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - for help solving this online mystery.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

A young girl uncovers the truth behind an online health fad in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Dalia Gopie is shorter than all her friends. Then she discovers that her favourite social media influencer is promoting a miracle fruit - one that guarantees to make anyone taller overnight! Is this online fad the real deal, or is the popular influencer selling a tall tale? With the help of other Cyber Sleuths - a network of mystery-solving kids - and legit online resources, Dalia uncovers the truth about this too-good-to-be-true product.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

Jade can’t wait to have her cousin Nova stay overnight, and she’s especially excited for Nova to meet her pet dinosaur, Indigo. But when it seems that Indigo might like Nova even more than Jade, how will Jade manage her jealous feelings? Follow Jade and Indigo’s adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade wants to show off her best buddy Indigo at her school’s Pet Day, but she also wants to protect his secret identity as a dinosaur. Can she persuade her suspicious classmates that he’s just an unusual reptile, or will their secret be revealed? Follow Jade and Indigo’s adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade wants to take Indigo to the dog park so he can make new friends, but she doesn’t want Indigo’s unusual appearance to scare the people and dogs there. How can she disguise Indigo’s dinosaur identity? What Indigo needs is a clever costume, and Jade knows just what to do! Follow Jade and Indigo’s adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade’s pet dinosaur, Indigo, loves to play hide-and-seek, but when some of the neighbourhood pets go missing, Jade worries that Indigo might be responsible! Then Jade discovers that Indigo DID have something to do with their disappearance... just not in the way that she thought! Follow Jade and Indigo’s adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Den svarta döden

Året är 1347 och svälten är stor i Italien. Marias familj gör vad de kan för att få mat på bordet. Men så kommer en fruktansvärd sjukdom till staden. Människor får såriga bölder och dör i stora plågor. Liken läggs i högar på gatorna. De som ännu inte smittats börjar slåss och stjäla, eller flyr i panik. Men Maria vägrar ge upp tron på medmänsklighet.

Rädsla kan både lamslå och synliggöra mod. Maria visar varför omtanke och omsorg aldrig får begränsas av rädsla. Maria och digerdöden är den trettonde fristående boken i serien Överlevarna som skildrar starka flickors berättelser, baserade på några av historiens största katastrofer.

Hegas lättlästa böcker väcker läslusten hos barn och unga.