A Thousand Questions

A Thousand Questions
Saadia Faruqi
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NZ$ 16.99
Paperback
h194 x 130mm - 336pg
12 May 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780062943217
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Set against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan, Saadia Faruqi' s tender and honest middle grade novel tells the story of two girls navigating a summer of change and family upheaval with kind hearts, big dreams, and all the right questions. Mimi is not thrilled to be spending her summer in Karachi, Pakistan, with grandparents she' s never met. Secretly, she wishes to find her long-absent father, and plans to write to him in her beautiful new journal. The cook' s daughter, Sakina, still hasn' t told her parents that she' ll be accepted to school only if she can improve her English test score-but then, how could her family possibly afford to lose the money she earns working with her Abba in a rich family' s kitchenAlthough the girls seem totally incompatible at first, as the summer goes on, Sakina and Mimi realize that they have plenty in common-and that they each need the other to get what they want most. This relatable and empathetic story about two friends coming to understand each other will resonate with readers who loved Other Words for Home and Front Desk.
"A Thousand Questions is infused with the author' s abiding love for Pakistan and the cultural milieu of the country of her birth; the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Karachi are brought alive with affection, authenticity, and attention to detail. And at the core of this story is an unlikely friendship that crosses boundaries and breaks barriers, the kind of friendship that will lift readers' hearts and leave them smiling. " -- Padma Venkatraman, author of The Bridge Home, winner of the Walter Award for Young Readers "With a big heart and a gentle touch, A Thousand Questions shows us how good friends can lend courage to each other, and how the right friendship at the right time can change your life. This is a beautiful book. " -- Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs "Atmospheric and tender, this delightful story about the life-changing power of friendship is sure to capture the heart of many readers. " -- Jasmine Warga, author of Other Words For Home
Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural-sensitivity trainer and is the author of the early-reader Yasmin series and A Thousand Questions. She resides in Houston, Texas, with her family.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780062943217
Published: 12 May 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Quill Tree Books
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 194mm
Width: 130mm
Weight: 454g
Pages: 336

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