British Bangladeshi teen writes a "Rowling" novel with Asian characters...

FOURTEEN year-old student Ambia Khatun has something to smile about - she's just had her debut novel published.

Inspired by JK Rowling, Black Dragon - Newborn Warriors, is causing quite a storm in Ambia's hometown Oldham.

The first in a series of six, Black Dragon is already available at Amazon and its major launch will take place in two weeks where Ambia will also spend an hour signing books. More...

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