Aya and the Star Chaser — Radiya Hafiza, Paperback

For fans of Sophie Anderson and South Asian myths and legends comes a fairytale based on Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage, from the author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale. Filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kaley McKean.

Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control.

When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it’s too late?

Aya and the Star Chaser is a brilliant gothic fairytale from Radiya Hafiza.

Author: Radiya Hafiza
Publisher: MacMillan Children’s Books
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.59d
ISBN: 9781529038323
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Radiya Hafiza studied English Language and Literature at King’s College London and worked in publishing for a few years. She is behind the fantastic blog The Good Assistant. Radiya grew up reading classic Western fairy tales that never had any brown girls in them. Rumaysa was her debut novel and Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month. Her novel, Aya and the Star Chaser, continues to bring stories to children who need to see themselves represented.