{"product_id":"the-magical-reality-of-nadia-9781338572285","title":"The Magical Reality of Nadia","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the author's real life experiences, this rollicking, charming novel follows sixth grade Egyptian immigrant Nadia as she navigates the ups and downs of friendships, racism, and some magic, too \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNadia loves fun facts. Here are a few about her: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- She collects bobbleheads -- she has 77 so far.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- She moved from Egypt to America when she was six years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The hippo amulet she wears is ancient... as in it's literally from ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- She's going to win the contest to design a new exhibit at the local museum. Because how cool would \u003ci\u003ethat \u003c\/i\u003ebe? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Okay, so that last one isn't a fact just yet, but Nadia has plans to make it one.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then a new kid shows up and teases Nadia about her Egyptian heritage. It's totally unexpected, and totally throws her off her game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd something else happens that Nadia can't explain: Her amulet starts \u003ci\u003eglowing\u003c\/i\u003e  She soon discovers that the hippo is holding a hilarious -- and helpful -- secret. Can she use it to confront the new kid and win the contest?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom political satirist and comedian Bassem Youssef, aka The Jon Stewart of the Arab World, and author Catherine R. Daly comes a humorous and heartfelt story about prejudice, friendship, empathy, and courage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes sections of black-and-white comics as well as lively black-and-white illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scholastic Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781338572285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176","brand":"Bassem Youssef, Catherine R. Daly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38213856592053,"sku":"9781338572285","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_04a432c4-de94-40c7-92fb-cd406a2ed1e9.jpg?v=1610443123","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-magical-reality-of-nadia-9781338572285","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}