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Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning

By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Series: Amina Banana
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Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school's spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones! Amina Banana's third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the... Read More
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Meet Amina Banana! This clever school girl is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school’s spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones!

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Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school's spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones!

Amina Banana's third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she's going to prove to her classmates that even if English is an additional language for her, she can take home the gold medal.

If only the formula for winning wasn't so complicated!

Make more duaa + study spelling words every day until the spelling bee + write down each word ten times so my hand memorizes it + spell each word out loud ten times + don't get distracted by anything else! + don't share your secrets with anyone = WINNER!

Amina is determined to win, but with a formula that long, how will Amina be able to study, keep up with tasks at home and stay true to her friends - who are also her biggest competition at the bee?

Series: Amina Banana

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    Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship by Shifa Saltagi Safadi introduces us to Amina Banana, a determined and clever third grader, starring in a new chapter book series with a STEM twist. It's ideal for fans of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones! Amina loves bananas, science, and all things yellow! Her family recently arrived from Syria to Indiana,...
    By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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  • Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning
    Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school's spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones! Amina Banana's third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she's going...
    By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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  • Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money
    Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money brings us back to the adventurous life of third-grader Amina Banana in the third instalment of this engaging chapter book series. From the creative mind of National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi, this book delves into the trials of navigating new responsibilities at home and the pressures of growing financial stresses....
    By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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  • Amina Banana and the Formula for Fairness
    Amina Banana and the Formula for Fairness
    The science fair kicks up a rivalry in book four of the delightful Amina Banana chapter book series from National Book Award-winner Shifa Safadi! Finally, the science fair is here, and Amina Banana is ready to showcase her skills. But when she is paired with someone unexpected, the science fair suddenly becomes... unfair. All Amina wants to do is win...
    By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593699164

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 May 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Illustration: ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Amina Banana Shifa Saltagi Safadi

About the Author

SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the National Book Award winning author of Kareem Between, the Amina Banana series, and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. She has a bachelor's degree in English literature, is a former English teacher, and is passionate about spreading her love of reading and writing through school visits and story-times. Shifa was born in Syria and immigrated to the US with her parents as a young girl. She lives near Chicago with her husband and four children. Visit Shifa online at ShifaSafadi.com and on Instagram @ShifaSaltagiSafadi AALIYA JALEEL is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator based in Dallas, Texas, who loves illustrating bright, bold color palettes, Islamic and South-Asian inspired patterns, and floral motifs. Some of her past works include the books Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. In addition to being an illustrator, Aaliya also works as a designer for animation. Visit Aaliya online at www.aaliyamj.com. Find Aaliya on Instagram! @aaliyamj

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