Eight-year-old Lavik Jain authors his debut book ‘Alexandrian Knights’

Published by Pirates Publishing, under its imprint Quignog, the adventure fantasy ‘Alexandrian Knights’ is Lavik Jain’s first step into the literary world as one of India's youngest authors. The novel takes readers on a joy ride of friendship and magic, celebrating childhood.
Marking an inspiring debut, Lavik Jain entered the world of storytelling with the launch of his first young adult novel, 'ALEXANDRIAN KNIGHTS’ at the Oxford Book Store, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
The author is an eight-year-old boy with a boundless curiosity, and was born in the United States and raised in India. Lavik has travelled to over 10 countries and his move to India sparked a deep interest in the country's diverse cultures and customs, inspiring his first book, ‘Alexandrian Knights’.
The book is a thrilling sci-fi tale following four friends—Alex, Mike, Max, and Felix—from the United States. Driven by curiosity, they set on an exciting quest to a mysterious village in Rajasthan, India. There, they enter a multiverse of supernatural entities and gain elemental powers to save the world from a dark force. This captivating story highlights the wisdom of exploring inner depths for true resolutions amidst challenging times.
Sharing his literary journey, young author Lavik Jain said, “The inspiration behind my debut book stems from the enriching adventures and cultural encounters I've experienced around the world. 'Alexandrian Knights' is my attempt to grow both personally and creatively. Through this book, I hope to share a glimpse into my fantasy world and inspire readers to believe more in the power of self-belief and true friendships.”
The book launch concluded with a heartfelt moment where Lavik inspired the young attendees to become storytellers themselves. His enthusiasm and passion for writing resonated deeply with the audience, leaving the children motivated to explore their own creative potential, marking the beginning of many new literary adventures.