Faruq and the Wiri Wiri

Name: Faruq and the Wiri Wiri
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800782624
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Sophia Payne

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Faruq and the Wiri Wiri by Sophia Payne is a delightful children's story that follows young Faruq as he embarks on an adventurous journey. Set against a vibrant backdrop, Faruq encounters the magical and elusive creature known as the Wiri Wiri. Through imaginative encounters and heartwarming experiences, the tale explores themes of curiosity, friendship, and courage.
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Faruq and the Wiri Wiri

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You might enjoy this book if you love vibrant adventures featuring colourful characters and a story filled with imagination and heart. It's perfect for young readers who are captivated by tales that explore friendship, courage, and the discovery of magical places. Ideal for those who cherish storytelling with a creative twist.

A Caribbean celebration of family and food - with a spicy twist!

A Caribbean celebration of family and food - with a spicy twist!

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There is not a better smell in the world than Ajee's Cook-up rice. The kitchen fills with the smell of coconut, garlic and spices. Faruq loves his grandmother Ajee, and he loves her cooking. In fact, Faruq would like to cook too—he wants to be a chef, but Ajee says he has to be a doctor like his father.

But one day when Ajee is too ill to make the family feast, with the help of his neighbour Mrs Joseph, Faruq picks some hot wiri wiri chilli peppers and cooks up a banquet. Preparing food for his family fills Faruq's heart with love—and sets a different course for his future.

This sumptuous story celebrates Caribbean culture and food through Sophia Payne's distinct voice that is reflective of her Indo-Guyanese heritage and is brought to life by Sandhya Prabhat's beautiful artwork. It also includes a recipe for Guyanese Lime cookies for you to try at home!

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Faruq and the Wiri Wiri is praised for its vibrant celebration of Guyanese cooking and culture. With engaging illustrations and descriptive language, the story follows Faruq as he learns to cook from his grandmother, sparking a passion for culinary arts and familial bonding. It is lauded for its depiction of Caribbean heritage and includes a recipe for readers to try at home.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800782624

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

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Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational General Fiction Sophia Payne

About the Author

Sophia Payne discovered her passion for writing while she should have been studying I.T. After a long-standing career in technical support, she finally decided to make the change and study for a degree in creative writing. She now writes picture books and tries to keep away from broken computers. Her writing often reflects her Indo-Caribbean heritage, as well as her motto in life: always be kind.

Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator based in the Bay Area, California and is from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA Degree in Animation and Digital Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia, and a bachelor's degree in literature from Stella Maris College.

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