In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls "funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family," Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life. Perfect for fans of Swim Team and Chunky.
It's almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up. The month of Ramadan has begun, and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework, soccer, and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, it's easier to just...not mention it.
As the month stretches on, Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning, feast when the sun goes down, and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month-faith, tradition, school, and fun, too?
| ISBN: | 9780063355668 |
| Publication date: | 27th February 2025 |
| Author: | Wahab Algarmi |
| Illustrator: | Wahab Algarmi |
| Publisher: | HarperAlley an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
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In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls "funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family," Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life. Perfect for fans of Swim Team and Chunky.
It's almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up. The month of Ramadan has begun, and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework, soccer, and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, it's easier to just...not mention it.
As the month stretches on, Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning, feast when the sun goes down, and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month-faith, tradition, school, and fun, too?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Almost Sunset and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Almost Sunset features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Family Issues, Graphic Novels & Comics, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Romance / Relationship Stories, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
Almost Sunset is available in Paperback
Almost Sunset was written by Wahab Algarmi and published by HarperAlley an imprint of HarperCollins
Almost Sunset has 224 pages
£9.89
