Book
Nayra and the djinn
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593117125 (paperback)
- ISBN: 0593117123 (paperback)
- ISBN: 9780593117118
- ISBN: 0593117115
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Physical Description:
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247 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm - Publisher: New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| 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. |
Available copies
- 1 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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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 | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"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 fraughtwith secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don't face what they've done, Nayra could pay the price."--Back cover. - Baker & Taylor
"A bullied Muslim American girl, Nayra Mansour gets some unexpected help navigating her overwhelming life when a mysterious djinn named Marjan arrives, but there are costly consequences for their actions and Nayra could pay the high price. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. " - Penguin Putnam
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 âthe 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 donât face what theyâve 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.