Description
Meet Author Hiba Noor Khan and be the first to dive under the covers of this brand new adventure book and join our heroine Safiyyah on an a journey like no other.
You will hear about the real-life inspirations behind the story, from rebellious imams to abandoned pets, from top secret spy missions to underground smuggling. There’ll be a sneak peek reading from this brand new book as well as an opportunity to try out one of Hiba’s top writing tips. Come along and be whisked away to 1940s Paris, to discover incredible forgotten histories through Safiyyah’s War, a story filled with adventure, mystery, courage, and heart.’
Best suited to ages 9+
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About the Author
Hiba Noor Khan
Hiba Noor Khan is the author of six books for children, including her picture book – The Little War Cat, non-fiction; Inspiring Inventors, and One Home, and her debut novel; Safiyyah’s War, which has been shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Her books have been recognised by numerous national awards and have been translated into over ten languages. Her academic background is in engineering/physics, and she has worked as a journalist, a refugee advocate, assisted the United Nations IOM, and has recently completed an MA at SOAS exploring Muslim Minorities in Global Contexts. She has three fluffy cats and is happiest when surrounded by nature.
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