
By Siman Nuurali, Christos Skaltsas (Illustrator)
Part of the Sadiq series
A treasured drum is damaged. Can Sadiq fix the mistake before it's too late?
Sadiq dreams of joining the school band and is thrilled to share his family's heirloom drum, the durbaan, with his friends. His excitement grows when he bonds with Gabi, a new friend who shares his passion despite being deaf. But disaster strikes when the precious drum is damaged. Now, Sadiq faces the daunting task of explaining the mishap to Hooyo and finding a way to make amends. Can he repair the damage and preserve his family's legacy, or will this mistake cost him more than he imagined? Discover the power of friendship and responsibility in Sadiq's journey.
Sadiq is looking forward to being a drummer in the school band when he’s old enough. When Hooyo shows Sadiq a family heirloom–a drum called a durbaan–Sadiq can’t wait to show his mother’s drum to his friends at school. His new friend Gabi, who’s deaf, shares his love of drums. But then a mishap occurs with Hooyo’s durbaan. How will Sadiq explain it to Hooyo, and can he make things right?
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