Salma Writes a Book
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Salma Writes a Book

By Danny Ramadan, Anna Bron (Illustrator)

Part of the Salma series

Salma's guide to siblinghood gets complicated by family secrets. Can she learn what it means to be a good sister?

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120 pages
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Salma is excited to become a big sister and decides to write a guidebook on siblinghood. But as she delves into her research, her mother's conflict with Uncle Dawood over love leaves her puzzled. With the baby's arrival imminent, Salma must unravel the complexities of family and love to understand what truly makes a good sister. Will she succeed in her quest before her sibling arrives? Join Salma on this heartfelt journey as she navigates family dynamics, cultural identity, and the challenges of growing up in a new country.

From the publisher

Picture book charmer Salma stars in a new early chapter book series!Book Two: Salma Writes a BookSalma is going to be a big sister! She’s determined to be the best sister ever, so she sets out to write the ultimate guidebook to siblinghood. But the more Salma learns about siblings, the more confused she gets, especially since her mama is fighting with her own brother, Khalou Dawood, about who he loves. Can Salma figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?About the Series: Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.

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Format
Pages
120
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about siblingsBooks about sistersBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
September 5, 2023
First published
October 3, 2023
Publisher
Annick Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781773218021

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