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Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds (Volume 1) (Amira & Hamza, 1) Hardcover – September 21, 2021
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From New York Times and indie bestselling author Samira Ahmed comes a thrilling and magical adventure intertwining Islamic legend and history, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the Land of Stories.
On the day of a rare super blue blood moon eclipse, twelve-year-old Amira and her little brother, Hamza, can’t stop their bickering while attending a special exhibit on medieval Islamic astronomy. While stargazer Amira is wowed by the amazing gadgets, a bored Hamza wanders off, stumbling across the mesmerizing and forbidden Box of the Moon. Amira can only watch in horror as Hamza grabs the defunct box and it springs to life, setting off a series of events that could shatter their world—literally.
Suddenly, day turns to night, everyone around Amira and Hamza falls under a sleep spell, and a chunk of the moon breaks off, hurtling toward them at lightning speed, as they come face-to-face with two otherworldly creatures: jinn.
The jinn reveal that the siblings have a role to play in an ancient prophecy. Together, they must journey to the mystical land of Qaf, battle a great evil, and end a civil war to prevent the moon—the stopper between realms—from breaking apart and unleashing terrifying jinn, devs, and ghuls onto earth. Or they might have to say goodbye to their parents and life as they know it, forever.…
- Reading age8 - 12 years
- Print length368 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Dimensions5.6 x 1.35 x 7.95 inches
- PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateSeptember 21, 2021
- ISBN-100316540463
- ISBN-13978-0316540469
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"Ifrit and Jinn and Peris, oh my! This rollicking adventure weaves together ancient Islamic stories, modern day U.S. pop culture, sibling squabbles and death-defying feats. Amira and Hamza are my Chosen Ones!" ―Sayantani DasGupta, New York Times-bestselling author of the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series
“Amira and Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds is a hilarious and heartwarming adventure starring everyone’s new favorite siblings. Samira weaves a tale that deftly connects three cultures—American, Indian, and pop culture.” ―bestselling author Kwame Mbalia
"Even readers who don’t believe in magic will find themselves wishing on a star."―Kirkus
Amid myriad twists and turns, Amira and Hamza emerge as smart, funny, likable protagonists with emotional ranges that render them believable even while everything around them is fantastical. ―Booklist
"Ahmed (Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know) centers her fast-paced middle grade debut on a deeply engaging heroine."―Publishers Weekly
"Like any magical journey, this one is full of heart, humor, action, doubt, and the belief that even the most unexpected individuals can save the world."―School Library Journal
"Fantasy-adventure fans will have a hard time putting down this fast-paced and engaging tale."―Horn Book
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- Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (September 21, 2021)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0316540463
- ISBN-13 : 978-0316540469
- Reading age : 8 - 12 years
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.6 x 1.35 x 7.95 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,066,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #213 in Children's Muslim Fiction
- #15,874 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
- #21,618 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)
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About the author
SAMIRA AHMED is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of young adult novels: Love, Hate & Other Filters, Internment, Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know and Hollow Fires. As well as the middle grade fantasy adventure series: Amira & Hamza.. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in anthologies including: Take the Mic, Color Outside the Lines, Ink Knows No Borders, Vampires Never Get Old, and A Universe of Wishes.
She was born in Bombay, India, and grew up in Batavia, Illinois, in a house that smelled like fried onions, spices, and potpourri. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Samira has taught high school English in both the suburbs of Chicago and New York City, worked in education non-profits, and spent time on the road for political campaigns.
You can find her online at www.samiraahmed.com Twitter & Instagram: @ sam_aye_ahm
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You can read it to an 8 year old but I think it would be reading level of 5th grade. Get it digital. The paper version I got had paper lice! Perhaps from the publisher? Or source of the paper. If you get one like this you could try putting it in the freezer. Still, a great kids book.
Book: Amira and Hazma: The War to Save the Worlds
Author: Samira Ahmed
Book Series: Amira and Hazma Book 1
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Desi American MC and characters and Desi characters
Recommended For...: middle grade readers, fantasy, mythology, Desi mythology, science fiction, Percy Jackson like, HP replacement
Publication Date: September 21, 2021
Genre: MG Fantasy
Age Relevance: 10+ (racism, violence, poisoning, gore, climate disasters, human trafficking, kidnapping)
Explanation of Above: There are mentions of racism, violence, poisoning, and vomit gore. There are some climate disasters that happen in this book. There is a vague reference to human trafficking. There is some shown kidnapping.
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 368
Synopsis: On the day of a rare super blue blood moon eclipse, twelve-year-old Amira and her little brother, Hamza, can’t stop their bickering while attending a special exhibit on medieval Islamic astronomy. While stargazer Amira is wowed by the amazing gadgets, a bored Hamza wanders off, stumbling across the mesmerizing and forbidden Box of the Moon. Amira can only watch in horror as Hamza grabs the defunct box and it springs to life, setting off a series of events that could shatter their world—literally.
Suddenly, day turns to night, everyone around Amira and Hamza falls under a sleep spell, and a chunk of the moon breaks off, hurtling toward them at lightning speed, as they come face-to-face with two otherworldly creatures: jinn.
The jinn reveal that the siblings have a role to play in an ancient prophecy. Together, they must journey to the mystical land of Qaf, battle a great evil, and end a civil war to prevent the moon—the stopper between realms—from breaking apart and unleashing terrifying jinn, devs, and ghuls onto earth. Or they might have to say goodbye to their parents and life as they know it, forever.…
Review: I thought this was an adorable read! The book is about two siblings who accidently open up a mystical box that puts everyone around them to sleep and starts some very cataclysmic events. I loved the action and the mythology in this story and I love how science was at the forefront of this book with one of the MCs being a science lover. I loved the story and the writing was phenomenally done. The world building was amazing and the characters were very well developed. I also want to point out the siblings acted very sibling like. The book is very Percy Jackson like and it’s an excellent HP replacement.
The only issue I had with the book is that I thought it was a bit too fast paced in some places.
Verdict: I loved it! Highly recommend!