Chaman the Churail

By Mariam H

They called her a Churail...

so Chaman decided she would become one.

In a quiet village shaped by whispers and old stories, being different is not always understood.

Chaman has always been a little quieter, a little stranger, a little other. At school, the teasing starts as whispers... then grows louder. A name follows her everywhere:

Churail.

A witch.

But instead of shrinking, Chaman makes a choice.

If they believe she's a Churail...

then she will become one.

Not in the way they fear-but in her own playful, mischievous way.

Clocks begin to change. Shadows seem to move. Strange little pranks leave the village wondering... and just a little uneasy. Nothing truly frightening-just enough to make them pause,

Yet beneath the laughter, the whispers, and the mischief is something deeper.

A story about:

Belonging Being different Finding strength in who you. And learning that what makes you "strange" might just make you special

Inspired by traditional South Asian folklore from the Indian and Pakistani subcontinent, Chaman the Churail gently reimagines the idea of the "Churail"-not as something to fear, but as a reflection of how society treats those who don't fit in.

With beautifully illustrated pages and a warm, slightly mischievous tone reminiscent of classic gentle ghost stories, this is a tale that is more magical than scary-perfect for children who enjoy a little mystery, a little humour, and a lot of heart.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1066631948
• ISBN13: 9781066631940
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: S.Saleem Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.2" x 7.0"