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Nayra and the djinn / Iasmin Omar Ata.

Ata, Iasmin Omar, (author.).

Summary:

"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."--Back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593117125 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 0593117123 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 9780593117118
  • ISBN: 0593117115
  • Physical Description: 247 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2023]

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Target Audience Note:
Age range: 10 up.

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Subject: Friendship > Comic books, strips, etc.
Muslim girls > Comic books, strips, etc.
Jinn > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre: Coming-of-age comics.
Graphic novels.

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  • 1 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch 741.5973 A862n 2023 (Text) 33126022715167 YA Graphic Novels Available -
Covington Branch JGraphic Novel (Text) 33126020268664 Display Checked out 05/02/2024
Erlanger Branch JGraphic Novel (Text) 33126020268680 JGraphic Novel Checked out 05/02/2024
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  • School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2023 January

    Gr 6–9—Nayra wants to be accepted for herself, but between pressures put on her by her family for not being like her siblings and bullying she faces at school for being Muslim, there are very few places where she feels safe. Things get particularly bad during Ramadan when her classmates constantly make fun of her and her friend Rami for fasting. Nayra finds comfort in a chat channel for Muslim Americans who want to archive their folklore and oral traditions, and when a Djinn joins the conversation in search of help, Nayra jumps at the unbelievable opportunity. Marjan offers Nayra a glimpse into the otherworldly life of Djinns, and also friendship, advice, and affirmation. But Nayra's growth doesn't sit well with Rami, who feels that she is losing her only friend. The clock is ticking in this endearing graphic novel, and Nayra has until the end of Ramadan to fix her relationship problems and help Marjan return home. VERDICT A captivating use of Islamic beliefs and culture to share with readers the importance of rebuilding relationships and standing up for oneself.—Amanda Melilli

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