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Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan

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Safiyyah's War

Hiba Noor Khan

HarperCollins · Paperback · February 24, 2026

Reading lane: Stories Set in the Middle East

Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget.

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Good for fans of Historical FictionGood for readers who enjoy Stories Set in the Middle East and Holocaust Stories.

Book Details

Authors
Hiba Noor Khan
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
February 24, 2026
Format
Paperback
Theme
Stories Set in the Middle East · Holocaust Stories
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Stories Set in the Middle East

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  • Multigenerational Families

  • Historical Europe

  • Holocaust Stories

  • Wars & Military History

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  • Stories Set in Europe

  • Stories Set in the Middle East

  • JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Muslim

  • Prejudice & Racism

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Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget. “A riveting read for children and adults alike.” — New York Times Book Review CARNEGIE MEDAL FINALIST KIRKUS PRIZE FINALIST JANE ADDAMS BOOK AWARD HONOR A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK BEST MUSLIM MIDDLE GRADE BOOK 2024 FO...

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Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget. “A riveting read for children and adults alike.” — New York Times Book Review CARNEGIE MEDAL FINALIST KIRKUS PRIZE FINALIST JANE ADDAMS BOOK AWARD HONOR A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK BEST MUSLIM MIDDLE GRADE BOOK 2024 FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Safiyyah loathes the brutal Nazi occupation of Paris, even though her Muslim identity keeps her safe—or, at least, safer than her Jewish neighbors. Violence lurks in the streets, her best friend has fled, and even her place of refuge—the library—has turned shadowy and confusing, as the invaders fear the power of books. Safiyyah longs to strike back and hates feeling powerless to help her Jewish friends. Worse yet, her father—who taught her to always fight injustice—is acting strangely and doing nothing to help them either. Or is he? Unraveling the mystery of her father’s odd behavior draws Safiyyah deep into the heart of the perilous underground resistance to the Nazis, where her bravery is put to the ultimate test. “A heartfelt story of the unsung, real-life Muslim heroes of the Resistance in World War II, whose courage and humanity transcended religious differences.” —Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Heroes

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