Overview
Fitting in at a new school is hard enough, but when you're an awkward, big-nosed, nerdy Pakistani girl with a funny last name, it can seem impossible. Eleven-year-old Alina Butt has changed schools four times already since her family moved to England from Pakistan. Even after all that practice, she doesn't seem to be getting any better at being the new kid. Mocked for her last name and her ""weird"" lunches, Alina has had enough! Taking a leap of faith to try and stand out for the ""right"" reasons, Alina auditions for the school play. Her hopes of landing the lead role in Cinderella are dashed when her new friend gets the part of Cinderella instead...and her bully is cast as Prince Charming! Alina must rely on her stubborn will and wacky sense of humor to survive the endlessly embarrassing and ridiculous situations she finds herself in and discover her own unique way to shine! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Full Product Details
Author: Ambreen Butt-Hussain
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Imprint: Orca Book Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 13.00cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 19.30cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9781459834910
ISBN 10: 1459834917
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 16 May 2023
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""An endearing, spunky protagonist whose personality is realistically developed.""-- ""Booklist"" ""Introduces important issues to young readers...Readers will come away with an understanding that we are really not that different from one another after all. Recommended.""-- ""School Library Connection"" ""In this charming, tightly plotted debut, Alina's witty, vulnerable narratorial voice guides readers through her intensely authentic personal evolution.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""This charming, eye-opening book highlights not only the struggles of an immigrant girl, but the power that comes from seeing things through someone else's eyes."" -- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"" ""A highly entertaining story...This charming novel will appeal to every kid who has ever struggled to find their place in the universe."" -- ""Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children's Book News"" ""The author manages to touch on bullying, self-confidence, harassment and consent... Readers will be able to empathize with Alina's struggles to fit in, and the triumphant ending for all the characters leaves the hope that things will always get better. Recommended."" -- ""CM: Canadian Review of Materials"""
"""An endearing, spunky protagonist whose personality is realistically developed.""-- ""Booklist"" ""Introduces important issues to young readers...Readers will come away with an understanding that we are really not that different from one another after all. Recommended.""-- ""School Library Connection"" ""In this charming, tightly plotted debut, Alina's witty, vulnerable narratorial voice guides readers through her intensely authentic personal evolution.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""The author manages to touch on bullying, self-confidence, harassment and consent... Readers will be able to empathize with Alina's struggles to fit in, and the triumphant ending for all the characters leaves the hope that things will always get better. Recommended."" -- ""CM: Canadian Review of Materials"""
"""An endearing, spunky protagonist whose personality is realistically developed.""-- ""Booklist"" ""Introduces important issues to young readers...Readers will come away with an understanding that we are really not that different from one another after all. Recommended.""-- ""School Library Connection"" ""In this charming, tightly plotted debut, Alina's witty, vulnerable narratorial voice guides readers through her intensely authentic personal evolution.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""This charming, eye-opening book highlights not only the struggles of an immigrant girl, but the power that comes from seeing things through someone else's eyes."" -- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLDC)"" ""The author manages to touch on bullying, self-confidence, harassment and consent... Readers will be able to empathize with Alina's struggles to fit in, and the triumphant ending for all the characters leaves the hope that things will always get better. Recommended."" -- ""CM: Canadian Review of Materials"""
"""In this charming, tightly plotted debut, Alina's witty, vulnerable narratorial voice guides readers through her intensely authentic personal evolution.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"""
"""An endearing, spunky protagonist whose personality is realistically developed.""-- ""Booklist"" ""Introduces important issues to young readers...Readers will come away with an understanding that we are really not that different from one another after all. Recommended.""-- ""School Library Connection"" ""In this charming, tightly plotted debut, Alina's witty, vulnerable narratorial voice guides readers through her intensely authentic personal evolution.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"""
Author Information
Ambreen Butt-Hussain is the author of the debut middle-grade novel The Unlovable Alina Butt. Ambreen was born in Pakistan but lived in England and Scotland before finally settling in Canada for many years. She has a bachelor of science from the University of Toronto and a master of education from Queen's University. She continues to move around and has recently made Princeton, New Jersey her new home, with her husband and two sons.
