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Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds (Volume 1) (Amira & Hamza, 1) Hardcover – September 21, 2021

by Samira Ahmed (Author)
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A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2021!

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.…
 
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Amira & Hamza, 1
  3. Print length
    368 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Dimensions
    5.6 x 1.35 x 7.95 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    September 21, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    0316540463
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0316540469
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More thrilling and empowering reads from Samira Ahmed Seventeen-year-old Layla Amin and her parents are forced into an internment camp for Muslim American citizens. A young journalist seeks to tell the whole truth about a murdered boy and those who killed him because of their hate-based beliefs. A timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you believe. For younger readers: A fantasy adventure intertwining Islamic legend and history, for fans of Aru Shah and the Land of Stories. This epic sequel takes readers on a thrilling magical adventure as the siblings face their most terrifying and formidable opponent yet.

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“Samira Ahmed’s Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds is a universe-hopping, time-traveling, mind-bending story that glows with enough energy to rival the moon. Brimming with science and magic alike, it’s also a bighearted and funny adventure, and readers will cheer Amira and Hamza every step of the way.”―Trenton Lee Stewart, bestselling author of The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Secret Keepers

"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

About the Author

Samira Ahmed is the New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate, & Other Filters, Internment, and Hollow Fires. She was born in Bombay, India, and has lived in New York, Chicago, and Kauai, where she spent a year searching for the perfect mango. She currently resides in the Midwest. Find her online at samiraahmed.com and on Twitter and Instagram @sam_aye_ahm.

Product details

  • 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
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

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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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C.N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book for about 10/11 years old.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022
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It is like a Rick Riordan presents book.
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.
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Paige G.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
Disclaimer: I received a finished paperback copy from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

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!
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Haritha
5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
I loved this story from beginning to end. The sibling relationship is so real and natural. Back stories and language and all the things an Indian Muslim would already just come out smoothly as part of the story. Despite everything I learned, I never felt like I was reading an "info dump." And of course, with the fate of the world resting on Amira and Hamza, they raced through puzzles and battles and monsters and kept me turning pages. I can't wait to recommend it to my kids!
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RK
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
I read this with my 8 y.o. A little bit advanced for him but we both really loved the book. Great representation of south Asian culture, Islamic history, mythology, and references to so many great comic and movies over the past twenty years or so. Also she captures the essence of 12 y.o Amira and 10 y.o hamza so well. Great read and we are looking forward to moving on to book two
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Gayatri Sethi, PhD
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab & fun adventure
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
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Such a compelling page turner!
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