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Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1)
Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1)
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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party is the start of a charming chapter book series from acclaimed author Saadia Faruqi about a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring.
Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can’t help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen.
Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya’s siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents, or clean her grandmother’s room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throw the best party ever?!
Featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ani Bushry and a selection of henna designs to trace and color.
Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can’t help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen.
Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya’s siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents, or clean her grandmother’s room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throw the best party ever?!
Featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ani Bushry and a selection of henna designs to trace and color.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the Yasmin series and popular middle-grade novels such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero. Besides writing books for kids, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family. Ani Bushry graduated from the University of West England with a background in graphic design and illustration. She grew up listening to stories her mom used to tell her and always wanted to tell her own stories. She lives in the Maldives with her husband and cat, Lilo, whom she loves to spoil.PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBN: 9781419761171
Publisher: Amulet Paperbacks
Format: Paperback / softback Trade paperback (US)
Pub Date: 20230307
Series: Marya Khan
Height: 7.625 inches
Width: 5.25 inches
No. of Pages: 160
Illustrations: Black and white illustrations throughout
Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays
Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Middle Eastern & Arab American
