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I Am Thunder is the Branford Boase Award-winning debut novel which questions how far you'll go to stand up for what you believe.
Fifteen-year-old Muzna Saleem is used to being invisible. So no one is more surprised than her when Arif Malik, the hottest boy in school, takes a sudden interest.
But Arif is hiding a terrible secret and, as they begin to follow a dark path, Muzna faces an impossible choice: keep quiet and betray her beliefs, or speak out and betray her heart.
Muhammad Khan's stunning, multi-award winning YA writing gets right to the centre of what it means to be an urban teenager today.
'An uplifting, empowering novel with hope at its heart' Observer Children's Book of the Week
'Funny and clever - a perspective long overdue in British fiction' Alex Wheatle, Guardian prize-winning author of Crongton Knights
'This one is special . . . punches well above the weight of most debuts' The Times
'This assured, hopeful debut feels unprecedented and essential' Guardian
'One of the most distinctive narrators I've read in ages.' Fiona Noble, Bookseller
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An uplifting, empowering novel with hope at its heart, Observer Children's Book of the Week
This one is special . . . Muhammad Khan has created a powerful, sophisticated and intensely likeable female narrator in this thrilling novel, which punches well above the weight of most debuts -- Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week
With its superb heroine, pitch-perfect dialogue, and sensitive examination of extremism preying on naivety, this assured, hopeful debut feels unprecedented and essential -- Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian
Funny and clever - a perspective long overdue in British fiction -- Alex Wheatle, Guardian prize-winning author of Crongton Knights
This is a poignant coming of age story about a young girl trying to work out where she fits in the world, and who she can trust, Scotsman
Fans of Skins and The Hate U Give will feel right at home here, BuzzFeed
[An] important, and well-needed YA novel. It will inspire Muslim teens who are looking for realistic representation in literature . . . [and] celebrates diversity., The Bookbag
An exciting new voice in YA -- Netgalley Books of the Month
The most vibrant, vivid voice I've encountered in a long time. Anyone who's interested in what it's like to be young, British or Muslim in the world today should read it, because it brings all those things to life with terrific power and emotion. -- S F Said, author of Varjak Paw, Booktrust Books of the Year 2018
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This one is special . . . Muhammad Khan has created a powerful, sophisticated and intensely likeable female narrator in this thrilling novel, which punches well above the weight of most debuts -- Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week
With its superb heroine, pitch-perfect dialogue, and sensitive examination of extremism preying on naivety, this assured, hopeful debut feels unprecedented and essential -- Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian
Funny and clever - a perspective long overdue in British fiction -- Alex Wheatle, Guardian prize-winning author of Crongton Knights
This fierce, fresh UK debut has one of the most distinctive narrators I've read in ages. Muzna's warmth and heart transform what could have been a gritty "issues" book into a powerful call for hope and standing up for your beliefs
, BooksellerThis is a poignant coming of age story about a young girl trying to work out where she fits in the world, and who she can trust, Scotsman
Fans of Skins and The Hate U Give will feel right at home here, BuzzFeed
[An] important, and well-needed YA novel. It will inspire Muslim teens who are looking for realistic representation in literature . . . [and] celebrates diversity., The Bookbag
An exciting new voice in YA -- Netgalley Books of the Month
The most vibrant, vivid voice I've encountered in a long time. Anyone who's interested in what it's like to be young, British or Muslim in the world today should read it, because it brings all those things to life with terrific power and emotion. -- S F Said, author of Varjak Paw, Booktrust Books of the Year 2018
A shy girl trying to find her place in the world is forced to stand up and be heard when she uncovers a dangerous secret in this Branford Boase Award-winning first novel from Muhammad Khan.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Fifteen-year-old Muzna Saleem is passionate about writing and dreams of becoming a novelist. There's just one problem - her super-controlling parents have already planned her life out for her:Step 1) Get educatedStep 2) Qualify as a doctorStep 3) Marry a cousin from Pakistan. Oh, and boyfriends are totally haram.No one is more surprised than humble Muzna when high school hottie, Arif Malik, takes an interest in her. But Arif and his brother are angry at the West for demonizing Islam and hiding a terrible secret. As Arif begins to lead Muzna down a dark path, she faces a terrible choice: keep quiet and betray her beliefs, or speak up and betray her heart? I am thunder. and I won't keep quiet. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781509874057
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