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Title: Ali the Great Never Gives Up!
Author: Saadia Faruqi / Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia
ISBN: 9780756594107
Publisher: Capstone
Reading Level: Grades K-2
Ali Tahir is back with four more stories! This Pakistani American second grader likes to be the hero--at home, at school, and everywhere he goes. But not even a hero always gets it right the first try. When things go wrong, Ali keeps trying and relies on his friends and family for help. Whether he's cooking with Dadi, building a robot, or doing magic tricks for show-and-tell, a hero sometimes needs backup! In this collection of clever stories, discover how Ali never gives up his quest for greatness!
These charming chapter book stories from Saadia Faruqi, author of the well-loved Yasmin series, will delight young readers and remind them that the secret to success is to keep trying!
About The Author:
Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. She is the author of the Yasmin and Ali the Great series, and the Eisner award-nominated graphic novel Saving Sunshine. She also writes chapter books, picture books, and middle grade novels. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, an online magazine of poetry, short stories, and art. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family.
