Tiger Thief by Michaela Clarke [Paperback]

Set in ancient India, The Queen of the Forest follows ten-year-old Sharat, who travels with his father's circus and performs incredible feats alongside his beloved white tiger, Emira. When the troupe arrives in the mesmerizing City of Jewels to entertain the young Emperor Suleiman and his enigmatic entourage, disaster strikes: Emira mysteriously disappears.

Driven by love and determination, Sharat embarks on a thrilling quest to find his missing tiger. His journey leads him through the city's dark sewers, into an enchanted garden, and past stunning crystal caverns, ultimately plunging into a magical underworld. Along the way, Sharat and his friends uncover the Empire's terrifying secret, filled with ghouls, jinnis, and ancient magic.

This exhilarating adventure, the first installment in The Queen of the Forest trilogy, promises readers a roller-coaster ride through medieval India and a taste of a fantastical world that will leave them eager for more.