“I loved the story, and with some improvements in casting and language use, it could have been even stronger.” Facebook · Joy Charles Ekong · 11 months ago

: Reviewers from Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly describe it as an "authentically written" and "emotionally resonant" read. Critics appreciate how it highlights a persecuted population through the perspective of a resilient young girl.

This is a highly-rated middle-grade novel in verse that follows an 11-year-old Rohingya refugee girl living in Bangladesh.

: This novel alternates between the modern-day story of Khayyam Maquet, a teenager on vacation in Paris, and a 19th-century woman.

: A teen reviewer from the Fairfield Public Library praised Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know for its masterful narration of a teenage girl's journey toward self-discovery. Head-to-Head Comparison Samira Surfs Samira Ahmed's YA Novels Target Audience Middle-grade (Ages 8-14) Young Adult (Ages 12+) Format Novel in Verse Traditional Prose Core Theme Resilience & Empowerment (Surfing) Identity & Social Justice Community Perspectives

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“I loved the story, and with some improvements in casting and language use, it could have been even stronger.” Facebook · Joy Charles Ekong · 11 months ago

This is a highly-rated middle-grade novel in verse that follows an 11-year-old Rohingya refugee girl living in Bangladesh. “I loved the story, and with some improvements

: This novel alternates between the modern-day story of Khayyam Maquet, a teenager on vacation in Paris, and a 19th-century woman. : This novel alternates between the modern-day story