jakarta (indonesia)

"After sabotaging her only chance to evacuate before the Japanese army invades Batavia in 1942, twelve-year-old Emmy is confined in the Tjideng prisoner-of-war camp, where she must overcome a tragedy from her past to find her voice and truly be free"--Provided by publisher.

Nia, who dreams of an education and the chance at a better life, must battle the dangers of local superstition and thwart her father's plans for her future.

"It's up to Carmen and her crew to stop VILE from their evil exploits in the capital city of Jakarta--but just what is VILE after this time? Carmen faces off against Tigress in an epic battle of skills and wits"--Back cover.

Culturally savvy Carmen Sandiego finds her traveling to the island nation of Indonesia in search of a mysterious target.

"A 14-year-old girl living in the Jakarta slums who longs to be a writer sees an opportunity to raise money for school fees when she survives a minibus accident and the locals begin saying she has magical good luck. But when the crowd turns against her and she discovers her father's plan to marry her off to an older man, she must summon courage and conviction to write her own story"--Provided by publisher.