Description
After the wicked Count Lahab promises to crush the young princess Mariam she is hidden within the king's castle. Under the watchful eyes of Lady Masarah, Mariam becomes a pious young woman with strong faith and helpful manners. Upon the news of Mariam's wedding, Count Lahab finds a way to deceive the castle and present her with a beautiful hijab pin, covered in poison, that leaves her in a deep, unbreakable sleep. Her husband, Haris, is told to go on a perilous journey to Makkah to pray for her recovery and bring back zam zam water for her to drink. But, faced by Count Lahab and his outlaws, what does his destiny hold.
Advance Copies Reviews in library and trade journals, including Kirkus, School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly (emphasizing new perspective on old tale) Marketing campaign on thepicnic-basket.com targeting educators and librarians Features on Muslim and parenting blogs, as well as children's book blogs
About the Author
Fawzia has worked as a teacher, librarian and school principal in the UK, USA and Canada since 1993. She is the author of thirty children's books, mostly on the topic of Eid. Currently studying children's Islamic Literature at University, she also works as an educational consultant. Although based in the Gulf, she also spends her time between Ohio and England with her husband and daughter.
Reviews
"An intriguing, fun story" - Umm Salihah, happymuslimah.com
"My kids were up and alert listening to this action-packed tale. My boys were truly captivated with Haris's heroic feats and were holding their breath till the very end. I used this book for our bookclub audience because it tends to truly entrance the listeners. For me I was yet again holding back tears with the words of this spell-binding author. This book (which is personally my fave in the series by Fawzia Gilani) will certainly give you goosebumps. The book builds faith into its readers without being plainly repetitive or preachy. My children did mention that the characters illustrations varied from page to page at times and I do feel they could have been better. I still gave this book a 5/5 because they were numerous plus points and my kids still wanted it read to them all over again."
Book Information
ISBN 9780860375975
Author Fawzia Gilani
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Islamic Foundation
Publisher Islamic Foundation
Series Islamic Fairy Tales
Advance Copies Reviews in library and trade journals, including Kirkus, School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly (emphasizing new perspective on old tale) Marketing campaign on thepicnic-basket.com targeting educators and librarians Features on Muslim and parenting blogs, as well as children's book blogs
About the Author
Fawzia has worked as a teacher, librarian and school principal in the UK, USA and Canada since 1993. She is the author of thirty children's books, mostly on the topic of Eid. Currently studying children's Islamic Literature at University, she also works as an educational consultant. Although based in the Gulf, she also spends her time between Ohio and England with her husband and daughter.
Reviews
"An intriguing, fun story" - Umm Salihah, happymuslimah.com
"My kids were up and alert listening to this action-packed tale. My boys were truly captivated with Haris's heroic feats and were holding their breath till the very end. I used this book for our bookclub audience because it tends to truly entrance the listeners. For me I was yet again holding back tears with the words of this spell-binding author. This book (which is personally my fave in the series by Fawzia Gilani) will certainly give you goosebumps. The book builds faith into its readers without being plainly repetitive or preachy. My children did mention that the characters illustrations varied from page to page at times and I do feel they could have been better. I still gave this book a 5/5 because they were numerous plus points and my kids still wanted it read to them all over again."
Book Information
ISBN 9780860375975
Author Fawzia Gilani
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Islamic Foundation
Publisher Islamic Foundation
Series Islamic Fairy Tales
