The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism starts a conversation about her grandmothers experience of the Partition of India and Pakistan—and the bond that the two form as she helps Dadi tell her story. When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesnt have time to be Dadis unofficial babysitter—her journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call "journalism."As Dadi starts to settle into life in Houston and Maha scrambles for a subject for her documentary, the two of them start talking. About Dadis childhood in northern India—and about the Partition that forced her to leave her home and relocate to the newly created Pakistan.As details of Dadis life are revealed, Dadis personal story feels a lot more like the breaking news that Maha loves so much. And before she knows it, she has the subject of her documentary. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani-American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural-sensitivity trainer. She is the author of the childrens early-reader series Yasmin, the middle grade novels A Thousand Questions and Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero, and the coauthor of the middle grade novel A Place at the Table. She was profiled in O magazine as a woman making a difference in her community and serves as editor in chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry, and prose. She resides in Houston, TX, with her family. Review "Replete with food-related memories, heart-wrenching stories, and warm tales of friendship, this is a riveting read. Maha confronts her own prejudices about the value of stories and what constitutes newsworthiness. In the process, she personally unravels her history and heritage (in ways that resonate with her American classmates who are also made to feel that they look like theyre "from somewhere else") and forges a new understanding of herself and her relationships. Powerful and timely." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Readers will discover along with Maha how our separate histories connect to our shared future, and the importance of archiving and protecting the personal stories of collective moments. A heartwarming exploration of history through personal stories perfect for middle grade readers." -- School Library Journal (starred review)"A fast-paced page-turner of a novel." -- Booklist"In this vivid rendering of how growing cultural awareness and identity exploration can shape ones adolescence, Faruqi presents an empowering story of family that will bolster tweens negotiating blended identities." -- Publishers Weekly"Readers are rewarded with a deeply immersive and moving story as Maha experiences a shift in understanding of her hyphenated identities and connects her familys history to other immigrant experiences." -- Horn Book Magazine"Mahas conflicts with friends, a nascent crush and Dadis brief disappearance are swiftly resolved. But its Rafia Raheems journey that will keep readers riveted. Transcripts of Mahas raw footage punctuate the text, their tone in stark contrast to Mahas first-person, contemporary narrative. These interludes are full of love, pathos and unforgettable memories." -- New York Times Details ISBN0063115816 Author Saadia Faruqi Pages 416 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780063115811 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-02-27 Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-02-27 UK Release Date 2024-02-27 Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 8 Imprint HarperCollins Place of Publication New York, NY NZ Release Date 2024-06-04 AU Release Date 2024-06-04 DEWEY FIC Language English ISBN-10 0063115816 Imprint US Quill Tree Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158356443;

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