Nayra and the Djinn

Written & illustrated by Iasmin Omar Ata

A girl seeks escape from life's pressures with the help of a djinn, but secrets threaten her future.

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256 pages· 8,458 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Nayra Mansour faces pressure from her family, bullying at school, and demanding friendships. Just as she's ready to escape, a djinn named Marjan appears, offering guidance. But Marjan's hidden past could endanger Nayra's journey. Can Nayra find her strength and identity before it's too late?

From the publisher

In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl, is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn. Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There’s the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami -the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she’s considering transferring schools to escape it all, a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears. As a djinn, a mythical being in Islamic folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan’s past is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don’t face what they’ve done, Nayra could pay the price. In this beautifully illustrated graphic novel, Iasmin Omar Ata has created a realistic coming-of-age story with an enchanting dose of the fantastical about strength, identity, and, most of all, friendship.

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