{"title":"Maleeha Siddiqui","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eMaleeha Siddiqui\u003c\/em\u003e, an engaging voice in children's literature. Known for her vibrant storytelling, Maleeha's books captivate young readers with relatable characters and meaningful narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her celebrated works, \u003cstrong\u003eBarakah Beats\u003c\/strong\u003e, takes you on a delightful journey into the world of a young Muslim girl navigating school life. Filled with themes of friendship, culture, and self-discovery, this book offers an enriching experience for children and parents alike. Barakah Beats caters to readers seeking both entertainment and valuable life lessons, wrapped in a culturally rich setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection to find the enchanting storytelling that Maleeha Siddiqui brings to each tale, perfect for encouraging both a love for reading and an understanding of diverse perspectives in children.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barakah-beats-by-maleeha-siddiqui-9781338702064","title":"Barakah Beats","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book about friendship and faith absolutely sings.\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe First Rule of Punk\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eSave Me a Seat\u003c\/i\u003e, this is a sweet, powerful, and joyous novel about a girl who finds her voice on her own terms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to \"real school\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNimra's nervous, but as long as she has Jenna, her best friend who already goes to the public school, she figures she can take on just about anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, middle school is hard. The teachers are mean, the schedule is confusing, and Jenna starts giving hijab-wearing Nimra the cold shoulder around the other kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesperate to fit in and get back in Jenna's good graces, Nimra accepts an unlikely invitation to join the school's popular 8th grade boy band, \u003ci\u003eBarakah Beats\u003c\/i\u003e. The only problem is, Nimra was taught that music isn't allowed in Islam, and she knows her parents would be disappointed if they found out. So she devises a simple plan: join the band, win Jenna back, then quietly drop out before her parents find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut dropping out of the band proves harder than expected. Not only is her plan to get Jenna back working, but Nimra really likes hanging out with the band—they value her contributions and respect how important her faith is to her. Then \u003ci\u003eBarakah Beats\u003c\/i\u003e signs up for a talent show to benefit refugees, and Nimra's lies start to unravel. With the show only a few weeks away and Jenna's friendship hanging in the balance, Nimra has to decide whether to betray her bandmates—or herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371034198252,"sku":"9781338702064","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17276083482664.jpg?v=1773205515"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maleeha-siddiqui.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}