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The Ghost of Golconda: Indian history based children's detective story for boys and girls age 9-12
Over three hundred years ago, the last king of Golconda entrusted his faithful companion with a secret before charging out to meet his enemies in a valiant, and doomed, last stand. Now, on the eve of the 500-year celebrations of the building of Golconda Fort, a priceless artefact has gone missing and reports are beginning of emerge of eerie music playing at the ancient citadel! With the public spooked and the police at a loss, the celebrations are in danger of being cancelled.Why have the Golconda royals returned to haunt their ancient home?Why the thief leave behind all the priceless jewelry?And could Neel get any naughtier?The Sen Kids are ready for the challenge. Are you?*** Holiday Reading Only ***Set in the stunning ruins of a 500-year old fort in southern India, the Ghost of Golconda blends medieval history and engineering, a dollop of fiction and a touch of potty humor into a real nail-biter. So, parents, make sure you give this book to your kids on a holiday - or be ready to give them a day off from school!The Sen KidsNikhil (Nick) Clever, slightly nerdy tween with a taste for puzzles and strong distaste for creepy-crawliesNeel Nick’s brother, a seven-year old with attitude and an appetite. Brave, headstrong man of actionAnasuya (Anna) Cousin of the Sen brothers, she is studious, disciplined and tough. The teen that keeps everyone in line, even the bad guys.Bonus Features*** For Curious Readers ***The Ghost of Golconda includes links to additional information about concepts described in the book. Just copy the provided link into a browser and enter the secret passcode to access dozens of links to videos and reference material that illustrate the science, engineering and historical trivia depicted in the book. It's a really fun way to learn history and science in a story format.*** For Creative Kids ***Readers are invited to submit their stories, articles, drawings and other creative work to the author via Google forms linked in the bonus material web page. Submissions will be periodically featured on the author's website.*** For The Eagle-Eyed ***Scattered through the illustrations are hidden references to the Mansion Mystery, the first book in the Sen Kids series. Eagle-eyed readers are welcome to submit their finds to enter into a monthly lucky draw. Reader Feedback on the Sen Kids Series"Great authorship and I hope to encourage the author that a cultural twist to Nancy Drew is greatly welcomed!""Took me back to my own childhood “adventures”. Kept me engaged throughout. Would recommend this for both children and adults.""I loved the suspense and the element of surprise along with the mystery. Overall an amazing book. I am looking forward to the next book."
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2019
About the author
Amit Ray
51 books410 followersAmit Ray is an enlightened spiritual master in the Himalayan Yoga and Vipassana tradition. His discoveries of the 114 chakras, quantum attention function, and compassionate artificial intelligence have made him famous. He began sharing his experiences after a series of transformative spiritual awakening. He is a man who attained complete realization of the Infinite. He is a man of compassion and love.
In his Himalayan Centre at Uttarkashi, he lives a life dedicated to meditation and yoga. He is author of several books on meditation, compassion, yoga, quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence and other topics.
Amit Ray, as a scientist, after doing his PhD in artificial intelligence and computational neuroscience, conducted many research in the areas of intelligence, quantum theory and the nature of consciousness. He worked in India, USA and UK for about 15 years. He has implemented many complex and large-scale AI projects across the world. With a spiritual bent of mind from his very childhood, he undertook intense practices in meditation from when he was a child. In his later years, many mystical experiences prompted him to dedicate his life for the search of truth. He taught that true freedom is possible for everyone of us.
In his Himalayan Centre at Uttarkashi, he lives a life dedicated to meditation and yoga. He is author of several books on meditation, compassion, yoga, quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence and other topics.
Amit Ray, as a scientist, after doing his PhD in artificial intelligence and computational neuroscience, conducted many research in the areas of intelligence, quantum theory and the nature of consciousness. He worked in India, USA and UK for about 15 years. He has implemented many complex and large-scale AI projects across the world. With a spiritual bent of mind from his very childhood, he undertook intense practices in meditation from when he was a child. In his later years, many mystical experiences prompted him to dedicate his life for the search of truth. He taught that true freedom is possible for everyone of us.
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May 20, 2021
Enlightening thriller for Kids
There should be more and more interesting stories which is based on our history and heritage but presented in an interesting way for the younger generation.
There should be more and more interesting stories which is based on our history and heritage but presented in an interesting way for the younger generation.
January 27, 2024
Very good
This book is the book for holidays cause
you get sucked up in the story . It is very hard to put down and when you put it down you keep wondering what will happen next.
This book is the book for holidays cause
you get sucked up in the story . It is very hard to put down and when you put it down you keep wondering what will happen next.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews