Naji and the Mystery of the Dig
There’s a deep, dark hole in Naji’s yard and it’s full of
secrets. But will the girl’s curiosity lead her to answers, or
disaster?
When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging
a hole just outside her room. Filled with intrigue, she wonders what
they’ll find at the bottom. Sleeping monsters? Skeletons and
curses?
Her father warns her to stay away. The worksite is no place for a child,
and if she isn’t careful, she’ll be snatched up by a Looloo;
mythical creatures that lurk in the shadows. Summoning her courage, Naji
decides to investigate—until a terrible event leaves the whole
neighborhood panicking. Have the terrifying Looloos struck again? As it
turns out, the answer is far more surprising than Naji and her father could
ever imagine.
Based on a true story, this award-winning middle-grade chapter book
includes a glossary, study projects, and discussion questions
Join Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore
as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under
your nose.
Naji and the Mystery of the Dig : Naji’s adventure series, Graphic
Novel
A Graphic Novel-
There’s a deep, dark hole in Naji’s yard and it’s full of
secrets. But will the girl’s curiosity lead her to answers, or
disaster?
When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging
a hole just outside her room. Filled with intrigue, she wonders what
they’ll find at the bottom. Sleeping monsters? Skeletons and
curses?
Her father warns her to stay away. The worksite is no place for a child,
and if she isn’t careful, she’ll be snatched up by a Looloo;
mythical creatures that lurk in the shadows. Summoning her courage, Naji
decides to investigate—until a terrible event leaves the whole
neighborhood panicking. Have the terrifying Looloos struck again? As it
turns out, the answer is far more surprising than Naji and her father could
ever imagine.
Based on an award-winning middle-grade chapter book with the same title,
this graphic novel includes a study projects, and discussion
questions.
Join Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore
as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under
your nose.
Historical Mystery / Thriller
In this historical thriller inspired by true events, a British espionage
plot spirals out of control—with devastating consequences.
It’s the aftermath of WWI and imperialist powers jostle for influence in
Tehran, capital of Persia and heart of the Middle East. James Malcolm is a
ruthless British spy set on undermining his American and Russian rivals, but
when an act of sabotage escalates into an international incident, the
kingmaker becomes the pawn.
Rose Pearce works in the English Consulate with her friend Ali, a sweet boy
of fourteen. Their simple existence is shattered the day Ali shares the
details of a troubling conversation he’s overheard. Rose encourages him to
stick to what he knows best: serving tea and trimming roses in the consulate
gardens, but Ali is filled with a sense of duty and takes matters into his
own hands, changing their lives forever.
Caught in the shifting sands of shadowy espionage, international agendas,
and a lust for Western dominance at all costs, James, Rose, and Ali must
fight for what they believe in—if they manage to survive at all.
In the Shadow of the Kingmakers is a vivid, heart-stopping exploration of
a moment in history that shaped the world we know today.
About the Author
Vahid Imani was born in Tehran, Iran, and made the United States his home
in 1979. He earned his master’s degree in 1980 from Gonzaga University’s
School of Business in Spokane, Washington. At the turn of the century, he
transitioned to the world of fine arts after a career in high-tech as a
business executive. His opinions and insights about the arts, history, and
international politics have been shared in articles, public lectures, and
mass media.
In 2014, he debuted as an author with his award-winning middle-grade novel
“Naji and the Mystery of the Dig”. In February 2019 he released his
historical thriller, “In the Shadow of the Kingmakers”. In May 2020 he
released his Memoir, “Like the Wind I Go, A memoir of Iran, America, my
struggle to freedom” Imani is the father of three children, grandfather of
three, and lives with his wife in California.
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