Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1) by Saadia Faruqi

Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1) by Saadia Faruqi

Now in paperback, perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, a charming new chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can’t help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya’s siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents or clean her grandmother’s room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throw the best party ever?!

"There’s so much to love about MaryaShe’s spunky, persistent, and resourceful. . .A delightful story of friendship, family, and upended expectations. * Kirkus Reviews *
Readers will look forward to reading more of plucky Marya’s adventures. * School Library Journal *
A lively voice brings the large cast to life in this fast-paced, entertaining chapter book. * Publishers Weekly *

Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the Yasmin series and popular middle-grade novels such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero. Besides writing books for kids, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family. Ani Bushry graduated from the University of West England with a background in graphic design and illustration. She grew up listening to stories her mom used to tell her and always wanted to tell her own stories. She lives in the Maldives with her husband and cat Lilo, whom she loves to spoil.

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ISBN 13	9781419761171
ISBN 10	141976117X
Title	Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1)
Author	Saadia Faruqi
Series	Marya Khan
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Abrams
Year published	2023-04-13
Number of pages	160
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