{"title":"Aneesa Marufu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAneesa Marufu crafts poignant young adult stories that blend vivid imagination with heartfelt exploration of identity and belonging. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eAn Emerald Sky\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Balloon Thief\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers into richly drawn worlds where emotion and adventure intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing captures the complexities of youth with sensitivity and warmth, making her books resonate deeply with readers navigating their own journeys. Expect narratives filled with hope, discovery, and memorable characters who linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-emerald-sky-by-aneesa-marufu-9781915026286","title":"An Emerald Sky","description":"Khadija’s sister, Talia, has been kidnapped and stolen into the magical realm of Al-Ghaib. Khadija embarks on a quest to rescue her. But Al-Ghaib, where the sky is emerald green, is a place of trickery: she will have to have all her wits about her if she’s to outfox her sister’s captor ...","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371014799596,"sku":"9781915026286","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22931353482869.jpg?v=1773204180"},{"product_id":"the-balloon-thief-by-aneesa-marufu-9781913696078","title":"The Balloon Thief","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Khadija’s father arranges a match, she leaps at a chance to escape – a hot air balloon fighting its ropes for the sky. Soon, she is flying over the desert sands of her world, swept up in an adventure of black magic, jinn and revolution beyond her wildest dreams...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Balloon Thief\u003c\/em\u003e by Aneesa Marufu takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists and magical encounters. Join Khadija as she embarks on an unforgettable quest for freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371485708524,"sku":"9781913696078","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9629273482869.jpg?v=1773226407"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aneesa-marufu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}