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OverviewIt is the first day of Ramadan, the month when good Muslims eat nothing and drink nothing all day, every day, from sunrise to sunset. Mama and Baba have told Magid he isn't old enough to fast, but even Magid's sister, Aisha, is fasting, and Magid doesn't want to wait. Set in present-day Egypt, Magid Fasts for Ramadan satisfyingly recounts Magid's struggle and its surprising and happy resolution, and offers an illuminating introduction to the beliefs and practices of Islam. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary Matthews , E.B. LewisPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Imprint: Houghton Mifflin (Trade) Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 17.10cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.133kg ISBN: 9780618040353ISBN 10: 0618040358 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 28 March 2000 Recommended Age: 6-10 Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Primary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsIslam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the U.S., but books about it, especially contemporary stories, are scarce. In this illustrated beginning chapter book, Magid, a boy of eight, wants to fast during the month of Ramadan like the rest of the family. . . . The book tackles some serious questions about what religion requires, while demonstrating a warm family life that will have universal appeal. The book is heavily illustrated with very nice watercolor art that expands the text. A brief introduction to Islam and a glossary are appended. Booklist, ALA <br> A fine offering that explores a holiday unfamiliar to many American children. Horn Book <br> An interesting look at an Egyptian Muslim family's celebration of Ramadan through the eyes of eight-year-old Magid. . . . Lewis's watercolors blend well with the text and give readers an accurate sense of character, location, and cultural tradition as well as a skillful portrayal of emotional nuance through facial expressio Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the U.S., but books about it, especially contemporary stories, are scarce. In this illustrated beginning chapter book, Magid, a boy of eight, wants to fast during the month of Ramadan like the rest of the family. . . . The book tackles some serious questions about what religion requires, while demonstrating a warm family life that will have universal appeal. The book is heavily illustrated with very nice watercolor art that expands the text. A brief introduction to Islam and a glossary are appended. Booklist, ALA A fine offering that explores a holiday unfamiliar to many American children. Horn Book An interesting look at an Egyptian Muslim family's celebration of Ramadan through the eyes of eight-year-old Magid. . . . Lewis's watercolors blend well with the text and give readers an accurate sense of character, location, and cultural tradition as well as a skillful portrayal of emotional nuance through facial expressions and physical stances. . . . This is a refreshing visit to a '90s Muslim family that accurately represents Islamic practice and the spiritual reasons behind it. . . . Magid is an amiable ambassador for his faith. School Library Journal Magid, who is eight, wants to join the other members of his family in honoring Allah by fasting for the month of Ramadan. His parents insist he's too young. So Magid goes behind their backs, feeding his lunch to the geese and pouring his lemonade in the river. It works for a few days, until Aisha, his older sister, catches him, and tells his parents. Although he has been dishonest, his parents and grandfather recognize his desire to participate and allow Magid to fast for half of each day. Set in contemporary Egypt and constructed, apparently, with the purpose of explaining Ramadan to non-Muslims, the book succeeds; a glossary extends the lesson. As a story, however, it is rather stiff, with explanations outweighing plot and character; the watercolors have the blandness of textbook fare. There's a shortage of books that explain Islam to children; this one has but limited usefulness. (Kirkus Reviews) An interesting look at an Egyptian Muslim family's celebration of Ramadan through the eyes of eight-year-old Magid. . . . Lewis's watercolors blend well with the text and give readers an accurate sense of character, location, and cultural tradition as well as a skillful portrayal of emotional nuance through facial expressions and physical stances. . . . This is a refreshing visit to a '90s Muslim family that accurately represents Islamic practice and the spiritual reasons behind it. . . . Magid is an amiable ambassador for his faith. Author InformationE.B. Lewis's watercolor paintings appear in over seventy books for children. He has received numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration, four Coretta Scott King Honors, and a Caldecott Honor. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |