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When Michael Met Mina

By Randa Abdel-Fattah
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When Michael Met Mina follows the story of two teenagers from very different backgrounds whose paths collide at a politically charged refugee rally. Mina, an Afghan refugee who has endured a perilous journey to Australia, and Michael, whose parents lead an anti-immigration political party, find themselves forced to confront their beliefs when Mina wins a scholarship to Michael's private school. This compelling novel explores themes of love, justice, and the challenges of cultural divides with warmth and incisive humour.
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Recommended for young adults and readers interested in thought-provoking stories about social justice, diversity, and the refugee experience. Suitable for teens and educators seeking accessible narratives on contemporary issues.

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Michael has always believed that everything in life is black and white. But that was before he met Mina.

Michael has always believed that everything in life is black and white. But that was before he met Mina.

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From the bestselling author of Does My Head Look Big In This?

When Michael Met Mina is cutting and hilarious; powerful but warm; diverse but not didactic; fierce and encouraging. It is young adult fiction at its finest: unique and challenging, written well, and without condescension.

Australian teens should read this book, then pass it on to their parents.

A boy. A girl. Two families. One great divide.

When Michael meets Mina, they are at a rally for refugees—standing on opposite sides.

Mina fled Afghanistan with her mother via a refugee camp, a leaky boat and a detention centre.

Michael's parents have founded a new political party called Aussie Values. They want to stop the boats. Mina wants to stop the hate.

When Mina wins a scholarship to Michael's private school, their lives crash together blindingly.

A novel for anyone who wants to fight for love, and against injustice.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743534977

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 360

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Randa Abdel-Fattah Young Adult

About the Author

Randa is an award-winning author, former lawyer, regular media commentator and doctoral candidate researching Islamophobia in Australia. Randa is currently working on the film adaptation of her first novel, Does My Head Look Big in This? and is keen to use her intervention into popular culture to reshape dominant narratives around racism and multiculturalism. Randa has written eight other books, including Ten Things I Hate About Me, Where the Streets Had a Name, Noah's Law and No Sex in the City. She lives in Sydney with her husband and three children.

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