Nura lives in the fictional Pakistani town of Meerabagh, where she has worked mining mica to help support her family of fiveher mother, herself, and her three younger siblingssince her fathers death. Khan Here is a quick description and cover image of book Nura and the Immortal Palacewritten by M.T. What you willand won'tfind in this book. Offers the chance to discuss the Seven Deadly Sins. For the community Nura lives in, the jinn are more than childhood stories; they are sinister creatures to be avoided and never, ever trusted. illustrated by Faisal and the other missing children are there, too, and if Nura can't find a way to help them all escape, they'll be bound to work for the hotel forever. The LoveReading4Kids Children's Books of the Year 2022, The Sun and the Star (From the World of Percy Jackson). Although Maa wants Nura to stop working and attend school, she has no interest in classroom learning and hopes to save up to send her younger siblings to school instead so they can break the familys cycle of poverty. Some just love to trick and swindle. Khan RELEASE DATE: July 5, 2022 An enthralling fantasy debut exploring exploitation by those in power. 10 Books for Children to Celebrate the Windrush Generation, Refugees - 40 children's books to raise awareness for Refugee Week 19-25 June. More hashtag tips! In this follow-up to 2020s The One and Only Bob, Ruby the elephant is still living at Wildworld Zoological Park and Sanctuary. Booksellers were overwhelmed by the tenderness woven through each chapter; the moments of silence between the characters are as truthful and evocative as their conversations, she continued. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. The book follows two. A magical adventure rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, Nura and the Immortal Palace follows a young girl's journey from modern-day Pakistan into the world of the jinn. illustrated by Local rumor says theres buried treasure in the mine, and Nura knows that finding it could change the course of her familys life forever.Her plan backfires when the mines collapse and four kids, including her best friend, Faisal, are claimed dead. She isn't afraid to face off against the queen. The School Library Association has announced the shortlist for their 2023 School Librarian of the Year Primary, and the Honour List for the 2023 Sc Jerry Craft's latest graphic novel, School Trip. Nura is courageous, compassionate, and resourceful. Khans own Pakistani Muslim heritage. Action-packed, heartfelt, timeless! But there's always a catch. It pits ignorance and education against greed for money and finer things in a world where exploiters reign. Khanwhich was published in 2022-7-5. Curriculum Links: poverty and wealth, family, desire, greed, education, love, compassion, teamwork, determination and perseverance. It Uplift in reading for pleasure among older children hides falls elsewhere. Across a pink sea and under a purple sky, she finds her way to a palace, where great riches and a whole new life are on offer. Mesmerizing with every turn of the page, Nura and the Immortal Palace sparkles, even in the darkest of twists.-- "Julie Abe, author of the Eva Evergreen series" Nura and the Immortal Pala ce is a debut that glimmers as captivatingly and intensely as the mica its protagonist mines. Kids and adults can w, Nura struggles to protect her mother and younger s, Nura and all the human characters are all Pakistan, Children are kidnapped and subject to forced labor, Parents need to know that M.T. Magazine Subscribers (How to Find Your Reader Number), Audiobooks by Flea, Rachel Maddow Up for Grammys. Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2022, I LOVE this story! Set in a rural industrial town in Pakistan and full of hope, heart, and humor, Nura and the Immortal Palace is inspired by M.T. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Faisal and the other missing children are there, too, and if Nura cant find a way to help them all escape, theyll be bound to work for the hotel forever. Our main character Nura is a child-worker in the mica mines of a Pakistani village in order to help her mother with supporting their family. Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many thingsto wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab. This precious mineral is needed for manufacture of all things glossy such as cosmetics; items that Nura can only dream of as she earns precious rupees to support her mother and three siblings. A twisty, atmospheric tale with a fierce protagonist, whose voice lingered in my mind long after I'd finished reading. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Katherine Applegate -- Jennifer Bell - author of Wonderscape, It was a delight to adventure with Nura into the magical and luminous world of the jinn. Set in a rural industrial town in Pakistan and full of hope, heart, and humor, Nura and the Immortal Palace is inspired by M.T. In her rescue attempt, she discovers a strange land ruled by the jinn (magical tricksters). Nura is devoted to her family and adores her mother's tales and warnings of 'the jinn' - invisible spirits around us, full of wicked tricks and malevolent mischief to put humans through with great delight. Khan is from Pakistan and now lives in Canada, where she is studying mechanical engineering. Use code SUMMER23 for 20% off + Free shipping on $45+ Shop Now! "A world of magic, unbelievable splendour and trickery based on Muslim traditions", Paperback
"An exceptional middle grade debut that shines brighter than any gemand digs into the ugly truth of child labor. There aren't any parent reviews yet. Set in India, the story opens up Muslim cultures, traditions and folklore stories in a captivating story where our 12-year-old main character, Nura, spends her days with other poverty-stricken children, mining for mica in the depths of dangerous, unstable mines. Faisal and the other missing children are there, too, and if Nura can't find a way to help them all escape, they'll be bound to work for the hotel forever. Local rumor says theres buried treasure in the mine, and Nura knows that finding it could change the course of her familys life forever.Her plan backfires when the mines collapse and four kids, including her best friend, Faisal, are claimed dead. Genre: When she digs too deep, however, and the earth collapses over Faisal, Nura delves even farther to save him, landing in the realm of the jinn, and at the Sijj Palace, an opulent jinn hotel. Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many thingsto wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab. ; Our young heroine Nura works hard in the mica mines to earn a little money, for a great deal of effort, to help support her family in this enthralling new fantasy series. The book follows two children who work in a mica mine, and find themselves transported to a world of jinn. Get personalized recommendations. ReadingZone Helping you discover the best books for children & teenagers. Khan's own Pakistani Muslim heritage. Nura struggles to protect her mother and younger siblings by working in the mines. But with her mom hard at work in a run-down sweatshop and three younger siblings to feed, Nura must spend her days earning money by mica mining. Last years overall winner was The Last Bear by Hannah Gold, which saw an increase in sales of 434% across Waterstones after its win. What other books have you read that involve mythology? Instead, she finds herself at the entrance to a strange world of purple skies and pink seasa portal to the opulent realm of jinn, inhabited by the trickster creatures from her mothers cautionary tales. A magical adventure rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, Nura and the Immortal Palace follows a young girl's journey from modern-day Pakistan into the world of the jinn.Nura has worked all her life in the mica mines, earning just enough to keep her family afloat - and enjoy the odd delicious gulab jamun from the market. But theres a dark truth lurking beneath all that glitter and gold, and when Nura crosses the owners son and is banished to the working quarters, she realizes she isnt the only human whos ended up in the hotels clutches. A magical adventure rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, Nura and the Immortal Palace follows a young girl's journey from modern-day Pakistan into the world of the jinn.Nura has worked all her life in the mica mines, earning just enough to keep her family afloat - and enjoy the odd delicious gulab jamun from the market. But with her mom hard at work in a run-down sweatshop and three younger siblings to feed, Nura must spend her days earning money by mica mining. influencers in the know since 1933. by "Some Pig" comes first. Little, Brown/Patterson, $16.99 (272p) ISBN 978--7595-5795-6 In fictional Meerabagh, Pakistan, clever, ambitious Nura and her friend Faisal, often. The Cats We Meet Along the Way was inspired by the pandemic and Mikail being away from her family; she is from Sarawak in Malaysia and is now studying law in London. Will 12-year-old Nura be able to outsmart the trickster jinn and save herself and her friends? -- Jasbinder Bilan - author of Asha and the Spirit Bird, Both startling and beautiful. Finally forbidden from mining, Nura determines to unearth the legendary and valuable Demon's Tongue mica stone on her final day. White Nura and the Immortal Palace. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry Nura wants what she can't have: money, wealth and power. Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. Please try again. Nura has been warned against jinn in all the stories her mother told her, but she just must find Faisal. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, By purchasing this title, you agree to Audible's, Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. Khan's own Pakistani Muslim heritage. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2023. Khan is a SFF writer from Pakistan, now living in Canada. Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many thingsto wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). There was a problem loading your book clubs. But with her mom hard at work in a run-down sweatshop and three younger siblings to feed, Nura must spend her days earning money by mica mining. suggesting a diversity update. Strong-willed Nura decides to go back in to the collapsed tunnel to find her friends. CHILDREN'S SOCIAL THEMES, by Set on the the Indian subcontinent, this middle gr, Greed is a sin for a reason. Take one part humanity. Khan's own Pakistani Muslim heritage. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley community to discover, request, read, and review. Ages 812. Garth Williams Fred Marcellino, by Yet they arent nearly as treacherous as her mother made them out to be, because Nura is invited to a luxury jinn hotel, where shes given everything she could ever imagine and more. She and her best friend Faisal go to the market whenever she has more coins than usual, to buy delicious gulab jamun. What is a jinn,if not childish? LoveReading wins the Small Business x Sage pop-up shop competition! Sunday 11am - 5pm. The story embodies this clash between humans and jinn. If Nura doesn't escape in time, she and a bunch of kidnaped children will be forced to work at the casino forever. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. This item is a preorder. NURA AND THE IMMORTAL PALACE A lot of people dream of being buried by their money. Learn more. Readers will root for brave Nura from the gripping beginning to the breathtaking conclusion. Get recommended reads, deals, and more from Hachette, By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Hachette Book Groups Privacy Policy Khan in PDF EPUB format complete free. Discover new books with our expert reviews, author interviews and top 10s. ; by Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases. What strategies can you use to communicate better? Khan is a gifted writer whose books will be treasured for years to come!" Overview Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers into the little-known world of Jinn. Khan 4.03 705 ratings205 reviews Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers into the little-known world of Jinn. But with her mom hard at work in a run-down sweatshop and three younger siblings to feed, Nura must spend her days earning money by mica mining. Whatscares you? In the midst of trying to kind of work out those anxieties through writing, I realised the only thing we can do is care for the people we love every day and hope for a better future for them even when things seem hopeless, she added. Based in Pakistan today, using the traditional Muslim tales of jinn that are timeless, Khan creates a fantasy adventure that can also help todays child appreciate the inequalities and the dangers of modern life for those less fortunate than themselves. Nura and all the human characters are all Pakistani Muslims. Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Your Tita Kate good coffee, better reads About About the Blogger Contact Contributions Policies Review Policy Rating System Bookshelf Adult New Adult A phenomenal and tender debut novel about a family who embark on a road trip across Malaysia before the world ends has won the Waterstones childrens book prize. Maggie Kneen, by The world of the jinn feels frantic, frenzied and dangerous to be part of. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Your privacy is important to us. Hardcover - July 5 2022. Why do some people believe in sin? Nura has worked all her life in the mica mines, earning just enough to keep her family afloat - and enjoy the odd delicious gulab jamun from the market. But theres a dark truth lurking beneath all that glitter and gold, and when Nura crosses the owners son and is banished to the working quarters, she realizes she isnt the only human whos ended up in the hotels clutches. Common Sense Media. Subscribe to the ReadingZone Newsletter to help grow readers Subscribe, Helping you discover the best books for children & teenagers, Subscribe to the ReadingZone Newsletter to help grow readers. By Michael Berry, 30 Children's Books to Celebrate World Music Day, Back to the (Book of) the Future - the exciting re-issue of a much-loved classic, Brilliant Children's Books to Read this Summer, Create powerful poems to cheer your friends and family - Get Creative activities inspired by Sophie Camerons Away with Words, Children's Books that feature Young Carers for Carers Week 2023. Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many thingsto wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab. 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". There is little time to achieve what seems impossible. This is magical fantasy with a heart bursting with fury at injustice and with a unrelenting mission to restore hope and champion a better moral code to those who enter the story. Please try your request again later. Read more about how we rate and review. PTC International Ltd T/A LoveReading is registered in England. Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022. A morality tale mixed in with a magical world. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm. Khan's Nura and the Immortal Palace is a middle-grade fantasy set in a fictional town in Pakistan. Faisal and the other missing children are there, too, and if Nura cant find a way to help them all escape, theyll be bound to work for the hotel forever. Details Select delivery location In stock Quantity: Add to Basket Buy Now Payment Secure transaction Dispatches from Amazon Sold by Amazon Returns Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Local rumor says theres buried treasure in the mine, and Nura knows that finding it could change the course of her familys life forever.Her plan backfires when the mines collapse and four kids, including her best friend, Faisal, are claimed dead. View all 3 editions? Download Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. Set in a rural industrial town in Pakistan and full of hope, heart, and humor, Nura and the Immortal Palace is inspired by M.T. illustrated by Khans own Pakistani Muslim heritage. Edition/Format: Print book: EnglishView all editions and formats: Summary: A magical and pacy middle-grade debut following a young girl's adventure from real-world Pakistan into the world of the jinn. Some day she's going to find the Demon's Tongue, a legendary treasure . E.B. Her days are long and difficult, mining for mica; it's a dirty and dangerous job but she does it to help her mum, to bring some extra money into the family, to help give her younger siblings a little extra. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. But once I realizednot every kid shared the same privileges, I started to wonder: what wouldan adventure from their perspective look like? Growing up, my mother used to tell me tales of invisible creatures, born of fireand mischief, whod try to lead me astray if I got too lazy. - J.C. Cervantes, M.T. Showing 3 featured editions. A real delight that blends mythology with adventure. Mix it with one part greed. VAT number: 270 4538 09. Which are your favorites? The last word, when Wilbur is about to win a show prize and Charlotte is about to die from building her egg sac, is "Humble". Instead, she findsherself within an enchanting realm of pink seas and purple skies the realm of jinn. You can help us help kids by Children's Books that celebrate brilliant teachers for National Thank a Teacher Day! Author M.T. The winner of the illustrated books category was Kim Hillyard for Gretel the Wonder Mammoth while the younger readers award was won by MT Khan for her fantasy adventure story Nura and the Immortal Palace. Florentyna Martin, Waterstones head of childrens, said the prose of The Cats We Meet Along the Way sparkles in the growing market for older readers. By continuing to use the site, you are agreeing to our.
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