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The Preditorium Prophecy
The Golden Statue
A fantasy adventure by 13-year-old author Praanav J Thaakur. Six friends, strange powers, ancient secrets, and one prophecy pulling them into a race against darkness.
The Story
Six friends. One prophecy. A world they never knew existed.
The Preditorium Prophecy: The Golden Statue is a middle-grade fantasy adventure for readers aged 8 and up — a secret-world quest for fans of Percy Jackson and Keeper of the Lost Cities.
When Peter arrives at the Paris Luminatics, he expects cheering crowds and maybe a normal day. Instead he finds shadowy figures, a mysterious green device, hidden tunnels, and a prophecy that seems to know too much.
Peter and his friends are the Ascendants — a team of kids with unusual powers, big problems, and one very unlucky monster magnet named Cody. Together they must follow the clues beneath the Preditorium, face dangerous guardians, survive magical traps, uncover the secrets of Atlantis, and search for the legendary Golden Statue.
Begin Reading
Step into Chapter One
Start with the opening chapter in a mobile-friendly reader and meet the Ascendants before the prophecy pulls them under the Preditorium.
“Some doors are not meant to be opened. The Ascendants opened them anyway.”
The Author
Praanav J Thaakur
Praanav J Thaakur is a 13-year-old Indian author who loves building fantasy worlds, characters, powers, and mysteries. The Preditorium Prophecy: The Golden Statue is his debut novel — a story about courage, friendship, imagination, and the thrill of discovering a world far bigger than expected.
He wrote it for readers who enjoy fantasy quests, secret worlds, monsters, mystery, and friendship adventures — and to show other young people that a big idea, plus the discipline to finish, can become a real book.
Reviews
Early reviews
Mystery, fantasy, adventure and the unknown
“Engaging, stimulating and just like an edge-of-the-seat thriller with mystery intertwined with adventure — each page making you wonder what's next. One of a kind for anyone who loves to venture into a fantasy world full of intrigue, fear, fun and courage.”
Great book
“Very well written and has a tight plot, with a gripping storyline. I enjoyed reading it — it's a must buy! Kept me engaged the entire time.”
Building in public
97
97 of the first 100 public proof signals logged
- 5 June 2026Published
Debut middle-grade fantasy released by Notion Press.
- June 2026Available worldwide
The book and author are now visible across 22 book and author platforms, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play Books, Kobo, Flipkart, Notion Press, Goodreads, StoryGraph, BookBub, Bookshop.org, Walmart, Booktopia, Saxo, Magers & Quinn, LaFeltrinelli, IBS, YES24 and more. Social media is not included in this count.
- June 2026First 5-star reviews
And listed on Goodreads & StoryGraph for readers to find.
- 6 July 2026Featured consideration
The Preditorium Prophecy joined the Always in the Middle review queue, a respected middle-grade book blog read by teachers, librarians, parents, and young readers.
- OngoingFollow along
New art, shorts and updates on Instagram & YouTube @preditoriumprophecy.
Updated 11 July 2026. Platform count excludes the official website and social media; signal count uses ratings/reviews, YouTube activity, site visits, and verified platform presence from public checks and tracker evidence.
Where to Buy
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Schools
Young-author school session
Praanav can do a short 20-minute interaction for students — not a hard sell, just encouragement to read, imagine, and write.
- How he built a fantasy world, characters and powers
- How he stayed disciplined enough to finish a whole book
- How students can start their own writing journey
- Virtual or in-person, parent/guardian coordinated
For Press & Media
Story & press kit
The angle is simple: a young Indian author built a fantasy universe and wants to inspire more children to read and write.
- High-resolution book cover and author details
- Chapter One link and book blurb ready to share
- Q&A and school-session information available
- Media enquiries welcome via the contact below
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is The Preditorium Prophecy: The Golden Statue about?
It’s a middle-grade fantasy adventure. Six friends — the Ascendants — discover strange powers and follow a prophecy beneath the Preditorium, through hidden tunnels and magical traps, toward the secrets of Atlantis and the legendary Golden Statue.
What does Preditorium mean?
Preditorium is the old-looking fictional stadium in the book. It feels like an ancient arena, but the scene is modern enough for kids with backpacks and Jack's DJ laptop. In the story, it becomes a doorway into the hidden world.
What age group is the book for?
It’s written for readers aged 8 and up — a great fit for middle-grade and early-teen fantasy fans (roughly ages 8–14) and anyone who loves a fast, imaginative adventure.
Is it similar to Percy Jackson or Harry Potter?
If you enjoy the secret-world, found-family and mythical-quest feeling of series like Percy Jackson, Harry Potter or Keeper of the Lost Cities, The Preditorium Prophecy hits those notes — kids with unusual powers, a hidden world, and a race against darkness.
Who is the author, Praanav J Thaakur?
Praanav J Thaakur is a 13-year-old Indian author. The Preditorium Prophecy is his debut novel, written to show other young people that a big idea — plus the discipline to finish it — can become a real published book.
Where can I buy The Preditorium Prophecy?
The ebook is live on Amazon Kindle, Google Play Books and Kobo. Print copies are available on Amazon India, Flipkart and direct from Notion Press, with more country-specific and global options on the full store directory.
Is there an ebook or Kindle edition?
Yes. The Kindle ebook is live on Amazon India, and the ebook is also live on Google Play Books and Kobo.
Can I begin the story before buying?
Yes — you can begin Chapter One in a mobile-friendly reader. The full book runs 21 chapters and 183 pages.
Contact
Contact the author
For school sessions, media enquiries, or to say hello, reach out anytime. This account is managed by Praanav’s parent/guardian.
✉ thakur.jai@gmail.com