Hafsa has always dreamed of becoming a doctor, so when she’s accepted into a prestigious summer science camp, she’s thrilled. But her parents are not happy. The camp is expensive, it’s in a big city and they don’t think a girl should aspire to be a doctor.
But it turns out Hafsa has enrolled in the wrong program and the other kids treat her badly. When she refocuses her energy on climate change, she encounters an elephant with bigger problems than her own. She realises that standing up for what’s right sometimes means breaking the rules. But Hafsa’s ready, even if it means getting in trouble.
PRAISE:
'This standalone companion to Amal Unbound will satisfy Saeed’s existing fans and entice newcomers to her work.’ Booklist
‘Raw, honest, funny, charming and hopeful. A reminder of how people with privilege should never underestimate the courage and strength of young people fighting for their rights. Girls and boys everywhere can learn so much from a young girl like Amal.’ Randa Abdel-Fattah, on Amal Unbound
‘Timely and stirring...reminds us that the powerful aren’t invincible—and that every action, no matter how small, bends the arc of the moral universe towards justice.’ Teen Vogue, on Amal Unbound
‘Full of character and interest and written with a lovely balanced clarity, it celebrates the power of the gutsy individual.’ Magpies Magazine, on Amal Unbound
‘Omar Rising is irresistibly appealing and genuinely inspiring—a story that helps us to see the world more clearly, and to see ourselves as powerful enough to change it.’ Rebecca Stead, on Omar Rising
