| Nayra and the Djinn Contributor(s): Omar Ata, Iasmin (Author), Omar Ata, Iasmin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0593117123 ISBN-13: 9780593117125 Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2023 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
| Dewey: 741.597 |
| Lexile Measure: 220 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (1.15 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |