Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (Marya Khan #5)

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Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring

When new kid Waleed joins the class, Marya is excited to get to work with him on a class project. Every pair of students gets a country to research and, since both Marya and Waleed are from Pakistan, thats the country Ms. Piccolo assigns them.

Much to Maryas dismay, she has two problems: She doesnt know much about her grandparents country, and Waleed is very shy and doesnt like to talk. Never one to be discouraged, Marya embarks on Operation Make a Friend. Surely Marya can befriend Waleed, and together theyll make the best project ever.

Can Waleed and Marya work together to share their Pakistan presentation with the class Can Marya help Waleed get over his shyness, even if he doesnt seem interested in her help This group project is shaping up to be Maryas biggest challenge yet!

Author Bio

Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the Yasmin series and popular middle-grade novels such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero. Besides writing books for kids, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston, TX, with her family. Ani Bushry graduated from the University of West England with a background in graphic design and illustration. She grew up listening to stories her mom used to tell her and always wanted to tell her own. She lives in the Maldives with her husband and cat, Lilo, whom she loves to spoil.