It also goes a long way to show that diversity exists even within the Muslim community and is a great read for anyone looking for middle grade books by Muslim authors. This exceptional middle grade book blends all four writers’ strengths, creating unique and relatable protagonists that readers will be rooting for all the way. Ali is a heartwarming, fun, and moving airport adventure. Grounded by Aisha Saeed, Huda Al-Marashi, Jamilah Thompkins Bigelow, and S.K. The first time Grounded killed me, I was beaten to death by a lawn. Ultimately, the plot is well-paced, and the ending is super satisfying. 29 comments Grounded's charming, Honey I Shrunk the Kids premise is elevated by its uniquely welcoming approach to wonder. She also dresses differently from other Muslims and isn’t as religious about Muslim practices and has to grapple with why that is. It can make a person feel small and fragile, but it’s amazing how much one can surprise themselves.įinally, Nora was missing her mother’s attention–as a Congresswoman with Muslim ties, there’s greater pressure to prove herself. Although very anxious, he kept stepping outside his comfort zone throughout the story–which is typical of many people with anxiety. Feek feels burdened by having to watch his sister all the time, but she adds some extra levity to the story and keeps readers entertained. Original review: I ordered a queen sheet and pillowcase, and after the 5 business days they said to expect for shipping, I checked the status. I cant believe I ordered nearly a month ago and I am still waiting on a refund. Hanna’s obsession with the missing cat starts off silly, but eventually, the kids uncover something serious about the situation. Grounding Official gives a TON of lip service, but their CUSTOMER service is garbage. The authors explore several important themes through the kids’ lives, and I loved how distinct each character was. Ali’s Love From A-Z, Hanna is Adam’s little sister(!), and she mentions his girlfriend, Zainab, a few times throughout the story–which I found thrilling. Unlike You Are Here, this one is a full novel, written alternately from four different perspectives. I loved this book, and when I read You Are Here: Connecting Flights, it reminded me a lot of Grounded. Feek just wants to be seen as a serious poet by his famous poet/rapper dad, Hanna is avoiding the conversation of a potential remarriage for her dad, Nora isn’t sure she’s Muslim enough, and Sami can’t seem to escape his anxiety, even with karate. If you have played any of their other games (and. In addition to that, the kids have to overcome challenging family situations and are also Muslim. Set in 1990, this is a survival and resource-gathering game from those fine folks at Obsidian Entertainment. Hanna is occupied with finding a famous, recently lost cat and manages to rope the other kids–including anxious Sami–into her investigation. When their flights are grounded at a busy airport, the lives of four kids (Feek, Sami, Hanna, and Nora) collide. PC Grounded plants the seeds of a good survival game in its miniaturist world, but itll definitely take some time for them to grow.
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