When she brainstorms a way to bring her father back, she turns to her Weird but True facts and devises the perfect plan.īut what if her plan means giving in to her bad habit, the one she's been trying to stop? Aafiyah wants to reunite her family but finds that maybe her plan isn't so perfect after all. Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story Faruqi, Reem Published by Tilbury House Publishers(2015) ISBN 10: 0884484319ISBN 13: 9780884484318 NewHardcoverQuantity: > 20 Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) Rating Seller Rating: Book Description Condition: New.

However, Aafiyah has a bad habit that troubles her-she's drawn to pretty things and can't help but occasionally 'borrow' them.īut when her father is falsely accused of a crime he hasn't committed and gets taken in by authorities, Aafiyah knows she needs to do something to help. Reem Faruqi - Founder, CEO - ReemFaruqi Photography LinkedIn Join now Sign in Reem Faruqi Author of Childrens Books (Lailahs Lunchbox), CEO at ReemFaruqi Photography Atlanta. Seventh grader Aafiyah loves playing tennis, reading Weird but True facts, and hanging out with her best friend, Zaina. For fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and Clean Getaway, this is a heartfelt, soul-searching story with laughter, hope, and lessons learned. From the award-winning, ALA Notable author of Unsettled and Lailah's Lunchbox, this is a captivating coming-of-age middle grade novel in verse about seventh grader Aafiyah Qamar, a Pakistani American girl who hatches a special plan to help her family but finds that doing what's right isn't always easy. Lailahs Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story Reem Faruqi (Author) Lea Lyon (Illustrator) FORMAT Hardcover 16.95 15.76 Available add to cart add to wishlist Description Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs.

Lailah's Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi