In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl, is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn.
Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami –the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears.
As a djinn, a mythical being in Islamic folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don’t face what they’ve done, Nayra could pay the price.
In this beautifully illustrated graphic novel, Iasmin Omar Ata has created a realistic coming-of-age story with an enchanting dose of the fantastical about strength, identity, and, most of all, friendship.
Publisher : Viking Books for Young Readers (February 28, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593117123
ISBN-13 : 978-0593117125
Reading age : 10 - 12 years
Grade level : 5 - 6
Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
Dimensions : 5.56 x 0.65 x 8.31 inches
Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami –the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears.
As a djinn, a mythical being in Islamic folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don’t face what they’ve done, Nayra could pay the price.
In this beautifully illustrated graphic novel, Iasmin Omar Ata has created a realistic coming-of-age story with an enchanting dose of the fantastical about strength, identity, and, most of all, friendship.
Publisher : Viking Books for Young Readers (February 28, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593117123
ISBN-13 : 978-0593117125
Reading age : 10 - 12 years
Grade level : 5 - 6
Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
Dimensions : 5.56 x 0.65 x 8.31 inches