| Muslim Child: A Collection of Short Stories and Poems Contributor(s): Khan, Rukhsana (Author), Gallinger, Patty (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0929141962 ISBN-13: 9780929141961 Publisher: Napoleon and Co OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Islam |
| Dewey: 297.083 |
| Lexile Measure: 640 |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 8.43" W x 9.46" (0.40 lbs) 74 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 64136 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Muslim Child is a collection of short stories, poems and prose that examines the world through the eyes of Muslim children. Each story represents a tenet of Islam in a way which is both entertaining and enlightening. Non-fiction sidebars help to explain and amplify the Islamic references. Some stories are centred around the major Muslim celebrations such as Eid and Ramadan, clarifying the customs and traditions. Another story is about a child getting separated from his parents while on the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Others show Muslim children in non-Muslim societies struggling with the beliefs or practices of their religion such as the dietary restrictions or the early morning prayer. Some of the stories are funny, some are touching, but all are compelling tales of children learning and growing within their culture. With this collection, author Rukhsana Khan provides insight for children into everyday Muslim life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gallinger, Patty: - Patty Gallinger is a freelance fiction writer and children's book illustrator. In 2018, she published four short stories in A Slice of Life anthology, a book funded by the Government of Ontario to advocate for and raise funds to spotlight quality of care in nursing homes. Patty lives in Burlington, Ontario. Khan, Rukhsana: - Rukhsana Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan and grew up in Dundas, Ontario. She is the author of a number of children's books, including Muslim Child, Many Windows, The Roses in My Carpets, and The Big Red Lollipop. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. |