| The Garden of My Imaan Contributor(s): Zia, Farhana (Author) |
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ISBN: 1561459216 ISBN-13: 9781561459216 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Muslim - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.4" (0.70 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 159880 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It's hard enough to fit in without also having to decide whether to fast for Ramadan and wear the hijab. Aliya already struggles with trying to fit in, feeling confident enough to talk to the cute boy, or brave enough to stand up to mean kids--the fact that she's Muslim is just another part of her life. But then Marwa, a Moroccan girl who shares Aliya's faith, if not her culture, moves to town. Marwa's quiet confidence leads Aliya to wonder even more about who she is, what she believes, and where she fits in. In a series of letters to Allah she writes for a Sunday school project, Aliya explores her dreams and fears, hoping that with hard work and faith, something beautiful will grow in the garden of imaan--the small quiet place inside where belief unfolds, one petal at a time. This award-winning novel from author and educator Farhana Zia captures the social and identity struggles of middle school with a fresh, new voice. |
Contributor Bio(s): Zia, Farhana: - Farhana Zia is an elementary school teacher who grew up in Hyderabad, India. Her stories blend humor and tradition, memories and contemporary moments. Her first picture book, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-Ji, received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. She lives in Massachusetts. |