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Muslim Kids Books for TWEENS, TEENS & YA by S. N. Jalali
Reviews for the Young Adult Historical Fiction, An Andalus Adventure by S. N. Jalali
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Winner of the Best International Fiction Book at the 42nd SIBF Awards ( Sharjah International Book Fair)
It’s 711 CE, 92 years after the Hijra of the Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace be upon him. Responding to a plea from Count Julian, governor of Ceuta, Umayyad General Tariq Ibn Ziyad, under order of Caliph Al-Walid in Damascus, enters the turbulent Visigoth Kingdom of Iberia.
Leaving his sleepy village of Tlemcen, a young Berber Qasim, joins Tariq’s men, and is swept away on an amazing quest. Jacob, captured in Julian’s raid on Iberia, is tied up and thrust upon a galley boat bound for North Africa. Siblings Ben and Bella live under constant Visigoth scrutiny, forced to lead a double life of secrets and deception.
Lives will converge on both sides as a wind of change blows hard across Iberia. The course of history is about to change ...
Young Adult, Historical Fiction (14 Yrs +)
It’s Yusif’s first time away from home. The Dar Al Ilm Academy seemed to be the ideal place for him to pursue his studies and achieve one of his lifelong ambitions – to memorise the Qur’an, or so his parents had decided... However, just when he thought he was settling in, Yusif finds himself with more on his hands than he had bargained for. When mysterious events start happening around the school, it begins to seem as if Dar Al Ilm has more in store for him than he had ever imagined!
Suitable for Independent Readers, 10 yrs+
It's Yusif's second year at the Dar Al Ilm Academy for Boys, and his new role as Year Captain is proving to be a lot harder than he had ever anticipated. As trouble brews in the School Council, and the Headmaster's 'mystery plans' unfold, the pressures of being a leader mount up. Yusif begins to wonder if he is really cut out for the job. But with help from Reda, Warsoma, Daud and the other boys from the House of Ibn Kathir, will he be able to step up to the mark?
Suitable for Independent Readers, 10 yrs+
The international award-winning story now comes alive in this spectacular colour edition.
It’s 711 CE. Responding to a plea from Count Julian, governor of Ceuta, Umayyad General Tariq Ibn Ziyad, under order of Caliph Al-Walid in Damascus, enters the turbulent Visigoth Kingdom of Iberia.
Leaving his sleepy village of Tlemcen, a young Berber Qasim, joins Tariq’s men, and is swept away on an amazing quest. Jacob, captured in Julian’s raid on Iberia, is tied up and thrust upon a galley boat bound for North Africa. Siblings Ben and Bella live under constant Visigoth scrutiny, forced to lead a double life of secrets and deception.
Lives will converge on both sides as a wind of change blows hard across Iberia. The course of history is about to change...
The original paperback novel won the Best International Fiction at the 42nd SIBF Awards (Sharjah International Book Fair).
Young Adult, Historical Fiction (14 Yrs +)
Yusif has had a great summer with the best Eid so far and a super weekend with his friends at Warsoma's sleepover. When Daud arrives with a special book for their school's new planetarium, a mystery reveals itself inside its pages. Yusif and the boys' third year at Dar Al Ilm Academy is about to send them through space, the stars and in search of the Keeper of Time.
A new adventure in the Muslim boarding school series by international award winning author S. N. Jalali.
Suitable for Independent Readers, 10 yrs+
“Striving for excellence in literacy whilst following the spirit and tradition of Islamic education coupled with learning in a fun, innovative way that appeals to the modern generation of young Muslim readers. ”
