In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl, is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn.
Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami -the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears.
As a djinn, a mythical being in Islamic folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don't face what they've done, Nayra could pay the price.
In this beautifully illustrated graphic novel, Iasmin Omar Ata has created a realistic coming-of-age story with an enchanting dose of the fantastical about strength, identity, and, most of all, friendship.
| ISBN: | 9780593117125 |
| Publication date: | 22nd February 2023 |
| Author: | Iasmin Omar Ata |
| Publisher: | Viking Books for Young Readers an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Genres: |
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Fantasy, esoteric Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Fantasy / Magical Traditional Tales Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age |