Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Series

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Mysterious Maps series

Vladimir Tumanov

Canadian author Vladimir Tumanov, whose fantasy novels have helped millions of readers in many countries including Turkey to discover the joys of math and geography, draws attention to vital global issues such as environment, climate, nature, and our planet Earth in his “Mysterious Maps” series, published in Turkish for the first time in the world. The adventures of the Alt brothers, Chris and Francis, which starts with the first book, Old Scroll (Haritada Kaybolmak), continue with Aqua (Suda Kaybolmak) and Brimstone 13 (Ateşten Kaçmak), culminating in the fourth and final book, Uncharted (Volkandan Kaçmak). All four books of the series are standalone adventure novels which attract high interest not only from child readers but also from parents and educators. In all four books, the breathtaking adventures of Alt brothers with their old and new companions are guided by the riddles to solve. Along the way, the series draws attention to critical challenges facing the world today. Tumanov’s captivating stories inspire young readers to embrace science and research while emphasizing the importance of solidarity, knowledge, and curiosity in overcoming difficulties. Well known for his books Jayden’s Rescue (Kraliçeyi Kurtarmak) and Cassandra’s Mountain (Asılı Dağ’ın Kâhini), Tumanov once again instills a hope for the future with his perspective on natural life, environment and climate, trusting in children’s intelligence and common sense.

AUTHOR

Vladimir Tumanov

Born in Moscow in 1961, Vladimir Tumanov worked as a professor between 1991-2025 in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Western University in Canada. Jayden’s Rescue (Kraliçeyi Kurtarmak), his debut children’s novel, reached millions of readers in many countries including Turkey since its first publication in 2004. In this adventure, which captivates both young readers and adults, the protagonists solve mathematical puzzles to rescue the captive queen. His second novel, Old Scroll (Haritada Kaybolmak), published by Günışığı Kitaplığı […]
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