EN | MY

Sarawak State Library

Read.Innovate.Excel

ALAK IN THE HINTERLAND

image description
Call no.
: 823.92/SAL
Author
: Salhan K Ahmad
Contributor
: Nur Asikin Binti Ahmad
Summary
The story follows Alak, a boy from Kuala Betis, Kelantan, who, after getting lost in an enchanted forest, befriends a group of tiger cubs. Together, they set off on a mission to save the cubs' parents from poachers and loggers, while also encountering a vengeful leopard seeking justice for his lost family. The novel highlights the rich wildlife of the Malaysian forest and the ongoing struggle between human development and nature. The book is beautifully illustrated with woodblock prints by Rizo Leong, enhancing the magical atmosphere of the story.