No true believers / Rabiah York Lumbard.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525644255 (hc)
- ISBN: 0525644253
- ISBN: 9780525644279
- ISBN: 052564427X
- Physical Description: 294 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Crown, [2020]
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Genre: | Thrillers (Fiction) |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Erlanger Branch | YA LUMBA R (Text) | 33126024454047 | YA Fiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2019 December
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal.Gr 9 Upâ In Lumbard's debut novel, readers are introduced to Salma Bakkioui, a Muslim teenager who is trying to cope with her best friend moving away. Soon after, there is a bombing nearby and her classmates become hostile toward Salma, her boyfriend, and both of their families. While Salma deals with her bigoted classmates, things get worse when she is questioned by the police about the local bombing. Realizing that she is being framed, she must use her hacking skills to get to the bottom of this crime before it's too late. During the searches to clear her name, Salma stumbles upon a secret society that might have a connection to thisâand futureâbombings. Islamophobia is a strong theme throughout the book, from Salma's classmates making ignorant comments that go ignored by teachers, to her being physically harmed in school. These scenarios are relatable and they may open the eyes of others who are not aware that these are issues many Muslim children and teenagers face regularly.VERDICT Recommended for readers who want a relatable and realistic portrayal of a Muslim teen with the twists and action of a suspenseful thriller.âShazia Naderi, Bethpage Public Library, NY