THE FOUR FRIENDS AND THE ROYAL RANSOM

A summer holiday turns into a nightmare when four friends—Ethan, Joe, Jake, and Hannah—stumble upon a secret stone that leads to a world of shadows. Deep beneath the surface lies a labyrinth of tunnels and a secret the kingdom was never meant to find: a kidnapped prince, a massive royal ransom, and a gang of criminals who will do anything to keep their prize.

Written by a 13 year old author - Sinchana

Four Friends and the Royal Ransom
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About the Author

Sinchana is a Class 9 (ICSE) student of Swargarani School, RR Nagar, Bangalore. Passionate about storytelling and learning, she self-published her debut novel, Four Friends and the Royal Ransom, available on Amazon, using her own savings at 13 years. Inspired by games like Pokémon Go, she is creating Itihasa to make Indian history fun, interactive, and engaging for students.

Academic and Skill Mastery:
From earning a Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Bronze Award to mastering Keyboard Grade 1 from Trinity Music, London and clearing two SEBI certifications: Securities Market Foundation and the Mutual Fund Distributor Level Exam, her curiosity is limitless. She is one of the youngest to pass the postgraduate NPTEL / IIT Madras Ornithology exam, and is currently pursuing her French DELF B1 and the prestigious Rashtrapati Award through Bharat Scouts and Guides.

Social Impact:
Committed to social impact, Sinchana raised ₹45,000 at age 8 to support ASHA workers during COVID-19 an initiative covered by Deccan Herald, Prajavani and ₹20,000 through her artwork for Belaku Trust at age 11.

A gifted artist, her paintings have been presented to renowned personalities including Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former ISRO Chairman and Dr. Anil Sahasrabuddhe, former Chairman of AICTE. Whether naming 100 countries in six minutes or championing social causes, Sinchana proves that age is no barrier to impact.