The Secret of the Himalayas
The Secret of the Himalayas

The Secret of the Himalayas

Written by Adam Gidwitz and Hena Khan & illustrated by Hatem Aly
Hardcover
$14.99
$13.98
7 - 10
Reading age
208
Page count
93
Words per page
680L
Lexile measure
May 4, 2021
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

The newest adventure in the bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society transports readers to the Himalayan mountains in Northern Pakistan! When Uchenna and Elliot’s classmate publishes an article in the school newspaper about the Schmoke Brothers, Professor Fauna notices something alarming in a photo. Mounted on the wall of the Schmoke’s living room is a single spiral horn that he’s certain could have come from only one animal–a unicorn! To save these magical creatures–and to finally see a unicorn themselves–the Unicorn Rescue Society heads to the rugged mountains of Pakistan. Hena Khan, the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice, joins Newbery Honor-winner Adam Gidwitz for the Unicorn Rescue Society’s most dramatic, action-filled mission yet!

Reviews

    Book Lists That Include This Book

    The Creatives Behind the Book

      Author
      Adam Gidwitz

      Adam Gidwitz was a teacher for eight years. Now, he writes full time, which means he writes a couple of hours a day, and lies on his couch staring at the ceiling the rest of the time. He is the bestselling author of A TALE DARK AND GRIMM, IN A GLASS GRIMMLY, and THE GRIMM CONCLUSION, as well as THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: SO YOU WANT TO BE A JEDI?, Newbery Honored novel, THE INQUISITOR’S TALE, and brand new series, THE UNICORN RESCUE SOCIETY. He is also the creator of the podcast, GRIMM, GRIMMER, GRIMMEST—available on Apple Podcasts!

      Author
      Hena Khan

      Hena Khan is the author of numerous books for children, including Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors and Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes. She lives in Rockville, Maryland.

      Illustrator
      Hatem Aly

      Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured in multiple publications worldwide. He currently lives in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people. When he is not dipping cookies in a cup of tea or staring at blank pieces of paper, he is usually drawing books. One of the books he illustrated is The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz, which won a Newbery Honor and other awards despite Hatem’s drawings of a farting dragon, a two-headed cat, and stinky cheese.

    What Has Adam Gidwitz Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Adam Gidwitz know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    What Has Hena Khan Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Hena Khan know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    What Has Hatem Aly Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Hatem Aly know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    More Books From These Creatives

      picture • 40 Pages
      Like the Moon Loves the Sky
      5.4
      Hena Khan, Saffa Khan
      picture • 40 Pages
      How to Feed Your Parents
      5.3
      Ryan Miller, Hatem Aly
      picture • 24 Pages
      Yasmin the Builder
      Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly
      picture • 40 Pages
      In My Mosque
      M. O. Yuksel, Hatem Aly
      picture • 40 Pages
      The Kindest Red
      Ibtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali, Hatem Aly
      chapter • 144 Pages
      Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun
      Hena Khan, Wastana Haikal
      chapter • 272 Pages
      More to the Story
      Hena Khan
      chapter • 240 Pages
      Drawing Deena
      Hena Khan
      chapter • 272 Pages
      Stuck in the Stone Age
      Story Pirates, Geoff Rodkey, Hatem Aly
      chapter • 320 Pages
      Max in the House of Spies
      Adam Gidwitz
      chapter • 368 Pages
      Not So Normal Norbert
      James Patterson, Hatem Aly
      chapter • 400 Pages
      The Inquisitor's Tale
      Adam Gidwitz, Hatem Aly

    Unicorn Rescue Society Series

      chapter • 176 Pages
      The Basque Dragon
      The Basque Dragon
      chapter • 176 Pages
      The Creature of the Pines
      The Creature of the Pines
      chapter • 192 Pages
      Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot
      Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot
      chapter • 208 Pages
      The Chupacabras of the Río Grande
      The Chupacabras of the Río Grande
      chapter • 224 Pages
      The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
      The Madre de Aguas of Cuba

    Similar Books to This Book

      chapter • 176 Pages
      Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
      Lenore Look, LeUyen Pham
      chapter • 224 Pages
      Accidental Trouble Magnet
      Zanib Mian, Nasaya Mafaridik
      chapter • 176 Pages
      Rani the Enchanted Dragon
      Maddy Mara
      chapter • 240 Pages
      The Year of Billy Miller
      Kevin Henkes
      chapter • 192 Pages
      Because of Winn-Dixie
      5.4
      Kate DiCamillo
      chapter • 224 Pages
      Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball
      Laura Ellen Anderson
      chapter • 176 Pages
      Liberty Porter, First Daughter
      Julia DeVillers, Paige Pooler
      chapter • 176 Pages
      Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey
      Series
      Graphic Nov.
      Erin Entrada Kelly
      chapter • 176 Pages
      The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis
      Barbara O'Connor
      chapter • 224 Pages
      The Magic Eraser
      Aaron Starmer, Courtney La Forest

    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780735231450
    Publication Date
    May 4, 2021
    Publisher
    Dutton Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    May 4, 2021
    Page Count
    208
    Words Per Page
    93
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Lexile® Level
    680L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.4

    Contribute to this page

    Core Score - 50%

    More than halfway there—keep going!

    Depth Score - 25%

    Just the barebones.

    Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

    Top Contributors