Saadia Faruqi Ordine dei libri

The story centers on Marya, a determined Pakistani American third-grader, who is thrilled to partner with new classmate Waleed for a project on Pakistan. However, she faces challenges: her limited knowledge about her heritage and Waleed's shyness. Undeterred, Marya launches "Operation Make a Friend" to connect with him and create an outstanding presentation. This charming chapter book explores themes of friendship, cultural identity, and resilience as Marya navigates her biggest challenge yet in helping Waleed open up.

The story follows Ms. Marvel as she embarks on an adventurous quest that takes her from Jersey City to Lahore, Pakistan, in pursuit of a magical artifact. This journey intertwines elements of mystery and cultural exploration, highlighting her resilience and determination as she navigates challenges across different landscapes.

The story delves into the profound effects of mental illness on family dynamics, highlighting the emotional struggles and resilience required to navigate such challenges. Through the lens of love and hope, it emphasizes the journey of transforming difficult narratives into more hopeful ones, showcasing the strength found in familial bonds and the importance of understanding and support.

Ali Tahir is a dinosaur expert! Or is he? Ali and his classmates are excited for their field trip to the natural history museum. Ali brags to his friends that he's a dinosaur pro! But when Ali gets his facts wrong, he's really embarrassed. Some dino pro he is! Then, Ali learns that mistakes can also be opportunities.

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring

Eid Mubarak! Can Ali Tahir use his creative powers to save the holiday party? It's Eid, Ali's favourite day of the year! The family has fun plans for this special day after the Muslim holiday Ramadan. But Ali's brother, Fateh, is being cranky and keeps spoiling everything! Can Ali find a way to cheer up Fateh and bring the fun back to the holiday?

Ali Tahir joins in a paper plane contest with a surprise twist. On a rainy day, Ali brings the fun to indoor break by sharing his talent for building paper planes with his friends. But in a contest to see whose plane can fly furthest, Ali is baffled by the results. Will aeroplane expert Ali flop or come out on top?

Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to stock up on snacks. So much to see! But what Ali can't see is Fateh. Where did he go? Will Ali's quick thinking save the day? A charming chapter book series about Ali Tahir and his multi-generational Pakistani-origin family. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution - you just have to find it!

In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism starts a conversation about her grandmother's experience of the Partition of India and Pakistan--and the bond that the two form as she helps Dadi tell her story. When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesn't have time to be Dadi's unofficial babysitter--her journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call "journalism." As Dadi starts to settle into life in Houston and Maha scrambles for a subject for her documentary, the two of them start talking. About Dadi's childhood in northern India--and about the Partition that forced her to leave her home and relocate to the newly created Pakistan. As details of Dadi's life are revealed, Dadi's personal story feels a lot more like the breaking news that Maha loves so much. And before she knows it, she has the subject of her documentary.

The story revolves around Imaan and her friends, London and Olivia, as they attempt to attract more customers to their pet business. Their innovative idea to showcase a rabbit at a neighborhood street party leads to unexpected challenges, testing their creativity and teamwork. As they navigate the complexities of their plan, the trio learns valuable lessons about friendship and the unpredictability of their entrepreneurial efforts.