More to the Story by Hena Khan
From author of Aminas Voice comes a new story inspired by Louisa May Alcotts beloved classic, Little Women, featuring four sisters from a modern American Muslim family living in Georgia.
"A beautifully warm and deeply heartfelt story of sisters, family, and love that will move the reader from laughter to tears and to hopefulnessInspired by Little Women, Khan's More to the Story is a brilliant tribute to the original that both modernizes and enriches the story..." * Ellen Oh, author of The Spirit Hunter Series *
“In More to the Story, Hena Khan depicts a family as American as chili and football, as Pakistani as samosas and Eid... It is a quiet tour de force, and a must-read for anyone wrestling with what it means to be American in this day and age.” * Adam Gidwitz, author of The Unicorn Rescue Society *
"More to the Story by Hena Khan is everything I could wish for in a modern interpretation of Little Women. The Mirza family is as endearing, funny, and loving as the March family, and I adored every word." * Karina Yan Glaser, author of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street *
"Khan (Amina’s Voice) nimbly incorporates details of modern life and allusions to Alcott’s classic...into a tale that is, fittingly, strongest in the moments when family dynamics are on display." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
"In her latest novel, Khan (Amina's Voice, 2017) brings readers a charming take on Louisa May Alcott's 1868 classic, Little Women...Khan's homage to one of her favorite books growing up is engagingly written for a young and new generation...Like Little Women, this is a story that is sure to appeal to many." * Booklist *
"Khan tells the story of a modern-day Pakistani American family while retaining the charm, familial warmth, and appeal of Alcott’s classic." * The Horn Book Magazine *
"A positive and loving portrayal of a Muslim family." * School Library Journal *
“In More to the Story, Hena Khan depicts a family as American as chili and football, as Pakistani as samosas and Eid... It is a quiet tour de force, and a must-read for anyone wrestling with what it means to be American in this day and age.” * Adam Gidwitz, author of The Unicorn Rescue Society *
"More to the Story by Hena Khan is everything I could wish for in a modern interpretation of Little Women. The Mirza family is as endearing, funny, and loving as the March family, and I adored every word." * Karina Yan Glaser, author of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street *
"Khan (Amina’s Voice) nimbly incorporates details of modern life and allusions to Alcott’s classic...into a tale that is, fittingly, strongest in the moments when family dynamics are on display." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
"In her latest novel, Khan (Amina's Voice, 2017) brings readers a charming take on Louisa May Alcott's 1868 classic, Little Women...Khan's homage to one of her favorite books growing up is engagingly written for a young and new generation...Like Little Women, this is a story that is sure to appeal to many." * Booklist *
"Khan tells the story of a modern-day Pakistani American family while retaining the charm, familial warmth, and appeal of Alcott’s classic." * The Horn Book Magazine *
"A positive and loving portrayal of a Muslim family." * School Library Journal *
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Amina’s Voice, Amina’s Song, More to the Story, Drawing Deena, and the Zara’s Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It’s Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. You can learn more about Hena and her books by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com or connecting with her @HenaKhanBooks.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781481492102 |
| ISBN 10 | 1481492101 |
| Title | More to the Story |
| Author | Hena Khan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2020-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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