The first book in the Alak series is Alak In The Hinterland. The narrative centres on Alak, a little boy from Kuala Betis, Kelantan, who became friends with a group of harimau cubs after becoming disoriented in the enchanted forest. Together, the boy and the cubs set out to rescue the parents of the Harimau cubs who had been taken prisoner by loggers and poachers. A harimau kumbang who was seeking retribution after the loggers massacred his family is also featured. The narrative is presented in an easy-to-read style for readers in the middle school years, ages 8 to 12. Readers in Malaysia can relate to the characters and setting that are described.