Nayra and the Djinn
  • Published: 6 June 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593117125
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $24.99

Nayra and the Djinn

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6 Jun 2023
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28 Feb 2023
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In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl attending a New England boarding school, is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn (genie).

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.
  • Published: 6 June 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593117125
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $24.99
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Praise for Nayra and the Djinn

Praise for Mis(H)adra, Iasmin Omar Ata debut graphic novel:
"Visceral, hilarious, utterly human, and unlike anything you've ever read. An explosive debut." -- Bryan Lee O'Malley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Scott Pilgrim series and Seconds

"Mis(h)adra is singular, vibrant, and raw; Iasmin's depiction of epilepsy lives at an eye-opening intersection of culture and youth." -- Yuko Ota & Ananth Hirsh, acclaimed creators of the Johnny Wander series

"A powerful story about not only physical pain but also the pain of self-doubt and hopelessness. Mis(h)adra beautifully illustrates the struggle to stand up to that inner hopelessness, and come out the other end stronger than ever." -- Kris Mukai, acclaimed creator of Commuter and Weeping Flower, Grows in Darkness

"Ata renders the story in a vibrant manga style...The details of Isaac's illness feel decidedly lived-in...palpably, dramatically realized...compellingly unique...the spotlight shone on an underrepresented demographic is commendable. Big and stylish--of particular interest to those dealing with epilepsy or wanting to know more about the condition." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Mis(h)adra is like nothing I've read before, both in its subject matter and its innovative visuals....Blends a psychedelic color scheme, arresting images, and a manga style for a searingly intimate work....Ata's is a voice that should be heard." -- Mahnaz Dar, Library Journal (Editor's Pick)

"At once emotionally raw and aesthetically elaborate, bursting with style....transporting...beautiful." -- KinderComics

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