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She Wore Red Trainers by Na'ima B. Robert

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She Wore Red Trainers

A Muslim Love Story

Na'ima B. Robert

Kube Publishing Ltd. · Print & ebook · September 19, 2014

Reading lane: Muslim YA

Praise for Na'ima B. Robert's previous publications: "Interesting, and certainly timely."— Kirkus Reviews , on Boy Vs Girl "Highly recommended."—TheBookBag.co.uk, on Black Sheep "Robert's poetic style is captivating."— School Library Journal , on Ramadan Moon When Ali first meets Amirah, he notices everything about her—her hijab, her long eyelashes and her red trainers—in the time it takes to have one look, before lowering his gaze.

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Why This Clicks

Faith and Romance

A faith-inflected YA romance that reads easily in small, thoughtful doses.

Come here for

  • faith-and-feelings in a teen love story
  • daily dip-in reading with a serious, reflective tone

Expect

  • romance, friendship, relationships
  • a young-adult voice with devotional edge

Book Details

Authors
Na'ima B. Robert
Publisher
Kube Publishing Ltd.
Published
September 19, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Muslim YA · Muslim Children's Stories
Reading lane
Muslim YA

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Publisher Categories

  • Stories About Divorce

  • Love & First Crushes

  • Chapter Books

About This Book

Praise for Na'ima B. Robert's previous publications: "Interesting, and certainly timely."— Kirkus Reviews , on Boy Vs Girl "Highly recommended."—TheBookBag.co.uk, on Black Sheep "Robert's poetic style is captivating."— School Library Journal , on Ramadan Moon When Ali first meets Amirah, he notices everything about her—her hijab, her long eyelashes and her red trainers—in the time it takes to have one look, before lowering his gaze. And, although Ali is still coming to terms...

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Praise for Na'ima B. Robert's previous publications: "Interesting, and certainly timely."— Kirkus Reviews , on Boy Vs Girl "Highly recommended."—TheBookBag.co.uk, on Black Sheep "Robert's poetic style is captivating."— School Library Journal , on Ramadan Moon When Ali first meets Amirah, he notices everything about her—her hijab, her long eyelashes and her red trainers—in the time it takes to have one look, before lowering his gaze. And, although Ali is still coming to terms with the loss of his mother and exploring his identity as a Muslim, and although Amirah has sworn never to get married, they can't stop thinking about each other. Can Ali and Amirah ever have a halal "happily ever after"? Na'ima B. Robert is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father's side and the Zulu people on her mother's side. She was born in Leeds, England, grew up in Zimbabwe, and went to university in London, England. At high school, her loves included performing arts, public speaking, and writing stories that shocked her teachers! She has written several multicultural books for children which have won, and been shortlisted, for numerous awards. Na'ima divides her time between London and Cairo, Egypt, and dreams of living on a farm with her own horses. Until then, she is happy to be a mum to her four children and keep reading and writing books that take her to a different world each time.

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