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By Jasmine Baten
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Magical quest for missing mom leads to a dangerous world.
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Why Age 8+?
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What's the Story?
In AMIR AND THE JINN PRINCESS, Amir Rafiq is a spoiled 12-year-old, and he knows it. He's the youngest child of one of the most powerful business owners in Pakistan, but he's not interested in running the business one day like his siblings. He just wants to find his mother, who disappeared a year ago. Amir meets Shamsa, a jinn princess with a secret: She needs Amir to help her win a competition to become heir of the jinn kingdom. As Amir helps Shamsa through the challenges, he learns about himself, the jinn, and, most importantly, what he can do to help those who are being exploited by jinns and humans alike.
Is It Any Good?
This mysterious and magical tale will have readers cheering for Amir and Shamsa through every step of the competition. Amir and the Jinn Princess is full of adventure, personal growth, and new connections as Amir learns what it means to be a good leader and friend. The real-world descriptions of dangerous working conditions will have young people approaching the corporate world with more curiosity and perhaps even critique than before. M.T. Khan's book will especially appeal to young Muslim readers, who will get to see the stories of the jinn come to life.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what it means for Amir to learn about his family's company's actual plans in Amir and the Jinn Princess. What is the purpose of a young main character learning about corruption, especially when it's being carried out by those closest to him?
Shamsa and Amir both have older siblings who are more greedy for power than they are loving toward their siblings. How does this affect Shamsa and Amir? Does it make them better or worse people?
Shamsa and Amir participate in a dangerous tournament so that Shamsa can win the throne. She says she "has to win." What does Shamsa's willingness to take risks tell us about her connection to her kingdom? Would you describe Shamsa as courageous? Why, or why not?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Activism , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Little Brown and Company
- Publication date : July 23, 2024
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 304
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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