Saadia Faruqi
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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring.
Maryaâs eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can't help herselfâshe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 9
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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
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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring
Marya loves fall. Every year, her family goes to the townâs fall festival and picks out the best pumpkin. But this year, after she sees her frenemy Alexa winning a big, cool pumpkin-shaped...
Marya loves fall. Every year, her family goes to the townâs fall festival and picks out the best pumpkin. But this year, after she sees her frenemy Alexa winning a big, cool pumpkin-shaped...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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"Yusuf is excited to start middle school in his small Texas town, but with the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 attacks coming up, suddenly it feels like the country's same anger and grief is all focused on his Muslim community"--
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The fourth book in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry's illustrated chapter book series, Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park finds the ambitious Pakistani American third-grader learning about competition and fun in a story that's perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz.
Spring break is finally here, and Marya could not be more excited. Because this spring break, she, Hanna, and Alexa are going to Skye Adventure Park-the coolest theme...
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In this biographical collection, with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know today.
A brilliant surgeon heals patients in the first millennium.
A female king rules the Indian subcontinent.
A poet pours his joy and grief into the world’s best-selling verses.
An iconic leader...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--however there are no villains hiding on her block, just neighbors who need a little help.
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Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration! Fully translated Spanish text. Yasmin tiene que terminar su cuadro para el concurso de arte del viernes, pero encuentra todo tipo de excusas para no hacerlo. No sabe qué pintar, cree que no sabe pintar...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Yasmin wants to be an astronaut someday, but after a class trip to the space museum, she's not sure she's cut out for space flight. Then a tour of the mission control exhibit gives Yasmin another idea about how her future might lift off! Bestselling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family.
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Parece que todos tienen una idea para la feria de ciencias, ¡menos Yasmín! Después de un par de experimentos fallidos, Yasmín se inspira durante su merienda con Nani. Juntas, usan la ciencia de la cocina para sentir el dulce sabor del éxito.
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Ali Tahir loses something important at the market-his brother!
Who's hungry? Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to stock up on snacks. So much to see! But what Ali can't see is Fateh.… Where did he go? Will Ali's quick thinking save the day? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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¡Es primavera! Yasmin y su papa' trabajan con entusiasmo en el jardi'n. Yasmin se encarga de cuidar unas plantitas con flores. Las pone al sol, las riega y les pone tierra fe'rtil... entonces, ¿por que' se marchitan? Un di'a, Yasmin oberva a Nani sentada al sol y descubre la solucio'n perfecta para sus plantas.
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Ali Tahir joins in a paper airplane contest with a surprise twist.
On a rainy day, Ali brings the fun to indoor recess by sharing his talent for building paper airplanes with his friends. But in a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is baffled by the results. Will airplane expert Ali flop or come out on top? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir....