I bought this for my 10-year-old niece, and we ended up reading it together over three nights. The way Amina handles the aftermath of the mosque attack and her friendship with the outspoken Soojin actually sparked some real conversations with her about fitting in. It’s a gentle, honest book that doe
Grace★★★★★
I read this aloud to my 10-year-old niece and we both got teary when the community comes together after the tragedy. The way it balances family traditions with school life feels so real, and the chapters are short enough for bedtime reading.
Sebastian★★★★★
My daughter finished this in two sittings and immediately asked if there were more books like it. The way it handles the community tragedy while still keeping the middle-grade voice hopeful felt really authentic, and I loved seeing her get invested in Amina's school choir storyline.