Alina in a Pinch

By Shenaaz G. Nanji, Beena Mistry (Illustrator)

A mysterious bully challenges Alina's culinary dreams and cultural pride.

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88 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Alina faces the daunting task of fitting in at a new school, where a mysterious bully targets her. Inspired by her grandmother's Afro-Indian cooking, Alina prepares for a Junior Chef audition. As she navigates the challenges of new friendships and cultural pride, will she prove that being different is her greatest strength? With her grandmother's wisdom guiding her, Alina must decide if she can turn her passion for cooking into a way to win over her classmates and herself.

From the publisher

Moving to a new city means Alina has to make new friends, and nothing is worse than lunch at a new school. When her grandmother visits, Alina is inspired to help her cook the delicious Afro-Indian meals she’s always loved, but a cruel note from a mysterious lunchtime bully leaves a bitter taste that even Nani’s excellent cooking can’t erase. With an audition for Junior Chef fast approaching and Nani’s wise lessons helping her, can Alina embrace her heritage and convince her classmates that being different is a good thing?

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