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Alina in the deep / Shenaaz Nanji ; illustrations by Beena Mistry.
Alina has always dreamed of having a sibling, an instant BFF, and with her cousin Safi arriving from Kenya for the summer, her dream can finally come true! Alina creates a list of things to do with Safi, but nothing goes as planned when she finds it hard to connect with her cousin. Safi is not who Alina expected her to be. She wears her culture proudly and acts in ways that make her stand out-and Alina hates standing out! What will happen to the summer Alina had planned? And will she and Safi ever become BFFs?
Record details
- ISBN: 9781772603903 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 111 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Second Story Press, [2024]
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | J FIC Nanji | 31681030057921 | JFIC | Available | - |
- Orca Book Publishers
KEY SELLING POINTS:
- Alina in the Deep is the sequel to the award-nominated Alina in a Pinch. Finalist for two readers' choice awards: the Forest of Reading's Silver Birch Express Award and the Hackmatack Award.
- An early reader chapter book series with relevant themes: the first book centred on Alina being the new girl in school and dealing with a class bully, this book shows Alina dealing with feelings of jealousy and insecurity towards her visiting cousin.
- Nanji makes sure that the Alina series is full of relatable details for readers who share her South Asian heritage.
- Reflects contemporary issues in an accessible way of kids overcoming cultural differences in order to understand each other. Alina learns to reflect on her own behaviour and why she is treating her cousin this way.
- The book features playful, black and white spot illustrations from artist Beena Mistry.
Alina has always dreamed of having a sibling, an instant BFF, and with her cousin Safi arriving from Kenya for the summer, her dream can finally come true!
Alina creates a list of things to do with Safi, but nothing goes as planned when she finds it hard to connect with her cousin. Safi is not who Alina expected her to be. She wears her culture proudly and acts in ways that make her stand outâand Alina hates standing out!
What will happen to the summer Alina had planned? And will she and Safi ever become BFFs?
The sequel to the award-nominated Alina in a Pinch!
- Orca Book Publishers
The adventures of the endearing Alina continue as she navigates her friendship with her cousin.
