  | The kingdom over the sea Author: Nabi, Zohra | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
When twelve-year-old Yara finds a strange set of instructions left behind by her deceased mother, she starts on a journey to discover the truth about her mother's past and her true identity.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.80 Points: 11.0 Quiz: 520104 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/01/23)
Booklist (06/15/23)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/07/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2023 “Beneath these stars and on this sea, an ancient spell once carried me” starts Yara’s adventures. Written by her dead mother, a spell on the back of a letter brings her to the magical city of Zehaira, a place beyond England that holds the truth of her past. But is it safe? Alchemists plan a sinister plot, and the magic that brought Yara across worlds is illegal. Teaming up with a goat-shaped jinn and a reluctant sorceress, Yara starts her journey of self-discovery. Nabi’s debut is a portal fantasy inspired by folktales and stories from Iraq, creating a fully realized fantasy world where injustice occurs just like in ours, and it takes strong-hearted children like Yara to make change. While the pacing makes it slow to reach the main plot, the land is full of adventure, with a secret settlement full of sorcerers, trips on flying carpets, and dangerous conspiracies. Accompanied by illustrations, this new series is perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Tahereh Mafi. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
Booklist - 06/15/2023 “Beneath these stars and on this sea, an ancient spell once carried me” starts Yara’s adventures. Written by her dead mother, a spell on the back of a letter brings her to the magical city of Zehaira, a place beyond England that holds the truth of her past. But is it safe? Alchemists plan a sinister plot, and the magic that brought Yara across worlds is illegal. Teaming up with a goat-shaped jinn and a reluctant sorceress, Yara starts her journey of self-discovery. Nabi’s debut is a portal fantasy inspired by folktales and stories from Iraq, creating a fully realized fantasy world where injustice occurs just like in ours, and it takes strong-hearted children like Yara to make change. While the pacing makes it slow to reach the main plot, the land is full of adventure, with a secret settlement full of sorcerers, trips on flying carpets, and dangerous conspiracies. Accompanied by illustrations, this new series is perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Tahereh Mafi. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
