Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream

Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream
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Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 416
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781534469464
ISBN-13 : 153446946X
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream by : Hena Khan

Discover the struggles and triumphs of fourth-grader Zayd Saleem as he pursues his dream of being a basketball star in this bind-up of the complete middle grade series from the acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice and More to the Story. Zayd Saleem has serious hoop dreams. He’s going to be a basketball star. A legend. There are only a few small things in his way. For starters, Zayd’s on the scrawny side and gets stomach aches when he’s nervous. He has to convince his coach that he has what it takes to join his best friend Adam on the elite Gold Team. His mom and dad want him to practice his violin way more than his jump shot. Plus, it doesn’t help that his older sister Zara is amazing at every sport she tries. But Zayd has a lot going for him, too. His grandmother is willing to supply him with all the mango milkshakes he wants. His grandfather has a few tricks up the sleeve of his velour track suit. And his favorite uncle keeps Zayd laughing, even if it’s sometimes so hard he needs to pee. Zayd’s family, combined with his friends, teammates, and his own determination, means he’s got everything he needs to chase his dream. Will he reach it?

Power Forward

Power Forward
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Publisher : Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 144
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ISBN-10 : 9781534411982
ISBN-13 : 1534411984
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Power Forward by : Hena Khan

From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes the first book in an exciting new middle grade series about a fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom. Fourth grader Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He’s not just going to be a professional basketball player. He’s going to be a star. A legend. The first Pakistani-American kid to make it to the NBA. He knows this deep in his soul. It’s his destiny. There are only a few small things in his way. For starters, Zayd’s only on the D-team. (D stands for developmental, but to Zayd it’s always felt like a bad grade or something.) Not to mention, he’s a bit on the scrawny side, even for the fourth grade team. But his best friend Adam is on the Gold Team, and it’s Zayd’s dream for the two of them to play together. His mom and dad don’t get it. They want him to practice his violin way more than his jump shot. When he gets caught blowing off his violin lessons to practice, Zayd’s parents lay down the ultimate punishment: he has to hang up his high tops and isn’t allowed to play basketball anymore. As tryouts for the Gold Team approach, Zayd has to find the courage to stand up for himself and chase his dream.

On Point

On Point
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Publisher : Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 144
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781534412019
ISBN-13 : 1534412018
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis On Point by : Hena Khan

From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes the second book in an exciting new middle grade series about a scrawny fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom. Now that Zayd has made the Gold Team, he’s hustling hard and loving every minute of the season. But when the team starts to struggle, Zayd can’t help wondering if it has something to do with him. Even worse, his best friend Adam suddenly starts acting like he doesn’t care about basketball anymore, even though they are finally teammates. He stops playing basketball with Zayd at recess and starts hanging out with other kids. Then, Adam up and quits the Gold Team to play football instead. While his uncle’s wedding preparations turn life into a circus at home, Zayd is left on his own to figure things out. He has to decide how to still be friends with Adam and step up to fill the empty shoes he left on the court. Does Zayd have what it takes to be on point and lead his team back to victory?

Bounce Back

Bounce Back
Author :
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 144
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781534412064
ISBN-13 : 1534412069
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Bounce Back by : Hena Khan

From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes the third book in an exciting middle grade series about a scrawny fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom. Zayd has a plan. He’s ready to take the reins as team captain of the Gold Team. But when an injury leaves him on the sidelines, his plans get derailed. Can Zayd learn what it means to be a leader if he’s not the one calling the shots?

More to the Story

More to the Story
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 272
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781481492119
ISBN-13 : 148149211X
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis More to the Story by : Hena Khan

From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes a new story inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, Little Women, featuring four sisters from a modern American Muslim family living in Georgia. When Jameela Mirza is picked to be feature editor of her middle school newspaper, she’s one step closer to being an award-winning journalist like her late grandfather. The problem is her editor-in-chief keeps shooting down her article ideas. Jameela’s assigned to write about the new boy in school, who has a cool British accent but doesn’t share much, and wonders how she’ll make his story gripping enough to enter into a national media contest. Jameela, along with her three sisters, is devastated when their father needs to take a job overseas, away from their cozy Georgia home for six months. Missing him makes Jameela determined to write an epic article—one to make her dad extra proud. But when her younger sister gets seriously ill, Jameela’s world turns upside down. And as her hunger for fame looks like it might cost her a blossoming friendship, Jameela questions what matters most, and whether she’s cut out to be a journalist at all…

Amina's Voice

Amina's Voice
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 208
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781481492065
ISBN-13 : 1481492063
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Amina's Voice by : Hena Khan

"A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community"--]cProvided by publisher.

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 32
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780811879057
ISBN-13 : 0811879054
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns by : Hena Khan

In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam. Full color.

The Night of the Moon

The Night of the Moon
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 40
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0811860620
ISBN-13 : 9780811860628
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis The Night of the Moon by : Hena Khan

Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun

Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 144
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781534497597
ISBN-13 : 1534497595
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun by : Hena Khan

Ten-year-old (nearly eleven) Zara's nickname is "Queen of the Neighborhood" because she organizes the other children (even the older ones), sets the rules, and generally makes sure everyone has fun; but now another ten-year-old, Naomi, has moved in across the street and she has her own ideas about fun games, and suddenly the other kids (even Zara's younger brother Zayd) are listening to Naomi--if she is going to retain her influence Zara needs to come up with something quick, and an old copy of the Guinness Book of World Records gives her an idea.

Like the Moon Loves the Sky

Like the Moon Loves the Sky
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 38
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781797206066
ISBN-13 : 1797206060
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Like the Moon Loves the Sky by : Hena Khan

A lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother's love for her children by the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns. In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love. • A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for mothers and their children. • A perfect book for sharing Muslim family traditions and for families teaching diversity and religious acceptance. • Hena Khan's books have been widely acclaimed, winning awards and honors from the ALA, Parent's Choice, and many others. For families who have read and loved Under My Hijab, Yo Soy Muslim, and Mommy's Khimar. A sweet and lovely bedtime book to help let children know they are loved and precious. • Bedtime books for ages 3–5 • Mother's Day gift • Islamic children's books Hena Khan is the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, Night of the Moon, and many other books for children. She lives in Rockville, Maryland. Saffa Khan is an illustrator and printmaker born in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, and living in Glasgow, Scotland.