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Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream

Power Forward; On Point; Bounce Back
By Hena Khan
Series: Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream
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Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream follows an enthusiastic young boy, Zayd, as he dreams of becoming a basketball star. Juggling school, family expectations, and his own passion for the sport, Zayd navigates the obstacles in his way with determination and the support of his friends and family. This inspiring story explores themes of perseverance and the importance of staying true to oneself.
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Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream

Discover the struggles and triumphs of Zayd Saleem as he pursues his dream of being a basketball star in this bind-up of the complete middle grade series.

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Discover the struggles and triumphs of fourth-grader Zayd Saleem as he pursues his dream of being a basketball star in this bind-up of the complete middle grade series from the acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice and More to the Story.

Zayd Saleem has serious hoop dreams. He’s going to be a basketball star. A legend. There are only a few small things in his way.

For starters, Zayd’s on the scrawny side and gets stomach aches when he’s nervous. He has to convince his coach that he has what it takes to join his best friend Adam on the elite Gold Team. His mom and dad want him to practice his violin way more than his jump shot. Plus, it doesn’t help that his older sister Zara is amazing at every sport she tries.

But Zayd has a lot going for him, too. His grandmother is willing to supply him with all the mango milkshakes he wants. His grandfather has a few tricks up the sleeve of his velour track suit. And his favorite uncle keeps Zayd laughing, even if it’s sometimes so hard he needs to pee. Zayd’s family, combined with his friends, teammates, and his own determination, means he’s got everything he needs to chase his dream. Will he reach it?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534469464

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Edition: Bind-Up

Illustration: f-c cvr; dimensional spot UV on cvr; b&w interior illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 416

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hena Khan Series: Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream Young Adult

About the Author

Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Amina’s Voice, Amina’s Song, More to the Story, Drawing Deena, and the Zara’s Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It’s Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. You can learn more about Hena and her books by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com or connecting with her @HenaKhanBooks.

Sally Wern Comport has illustrated numerous picture books and novels, including Love Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Six Guiding Beliefs (as told by his niece); Brave Margaret: An Irish Adventure; Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose: Growing Up on Mt. Rushmore; and the Spy Mice series. She has also translated her picture making skills to various large-scale public, private, and institutional artworks. Sally lives with her husband and two daughters in Annapolis, Maryland, where she operates Art at Large Inc. Learn more at ArtAtLargeInc.com.

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