CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
"A humorous, hip look at the ups and downs of fasting for Ramadan within the context of intergenerational and cultural challenges. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
When a 15-year-old contemporary American Muslim from a "half-way religious" family opts to observe Ramadan, she has no idea how difficult and rewarding it will be.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
"There is something appealing about the adolescent characters (most of the adults are creeps), but this mishmash of a plot may have little meaning for most readers, especially if their knowledge of Somalia is limited. (Thriller. 11-14)"
A contemporary international thriller is woven together from alternating first-person perspectives.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2010
"But only the kid-as-hero motif rings fictional—the curtailing of civil rights, the explicit targeting of young Muslim men and the manic, dangerously unchecked power of U.S. and Canadian anti-terrorism forces are deathly realistic dangers in this vitally educational page-turner. (Fiction. YA)"
As in Chanda's Secrets (2004) and Chanda's Wars (2008), Stratton explodes with political relevance, this time exploring dangers that are more familiar to American readers—or should be.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2009
"Despite the flaws, this fills a niche and does so with respect for the people and places described—and with sometimes downright lovely language. (author's note, glossary) (Fiction. 10-14)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2009
"EWSLUGp2007. (Historical fiction. YA)"
"[T]here are only two types of people who spend their Friday nights in high school at home—Pakistani Muslim girls and future serial killers."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2009
"But for readers willing to work, Safia is worth knowing. (glossary) (Fiction. 11-14)"
Somalia is still in the news after years of civil war, and its war refugees go to many countries.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 17, 2008
"Reminiscent of Suzanne Fisher Staples's Shabanu (1989), this beautifully written depiction of life in modern Pakistan offers readers a painful and stirring view of a girl with limited choices but great inner strength. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2007
"An interesting premise that provides a detailed and fun glimpse into campaigning's hectic reality and shines a positive light on America's multicultural reality. (Fiction. YA)"
When 16-year-old Sameera joins her father's presidential campaign, she finds the national spotlight blinding, especially when it's focused on her Pakistani roots.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2007
"11 readers. (Fiction. 13-18)"
An "Australian-Muslin-Palestinian" teen opts to wear the hijab, the Muslim head scarf, full-time, embarking on a courageous exercise in self-understanding.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2007
"Nadia's story reminds us that some truths are best expressed by fiction. (Fiction. YA)"
In the cramped Damascus apartment 17-year-old Nadia shares with her family, life is tough and getting tougher.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2006
"Fully fun, challengingly complex and entirely entertaining. (Fiction. YA)"
Colin Singleton, child prodigy, tries to turn his 19 failed encounters with girls named Katherine into a formula that will predict the outcome of all relationships and elevate him to genius status.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2006
"A perceptive peek into the lives of foreigners on the fringe. (endnote) (Fiction. 10-14)"
Illegal immigrant sisters learn a lot about themselves when their family faces deportation in this compelling contemporary drama.
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