Amir and the Jinn Princess

Gr 4-6–A rollicking fantasy adventure set in Pakistan and based on the mystical realm of jinn. Wealthy 12-year-old Amir, destined to inherit the Rafiq Bricks Company, prefers to be in his garden alone where he can feel connected to his missing mother. His world unravels when his father announces plans to remarry and ends the search for Amir’s mother. Unwilling to give up hope, Amir teams up with Shamsa, a shape-shifting jinn princess who is different from him in every way. They work together on a thrilling quest through the jinn realm, with Shamsa guiding Amir, and Amir aiding Shamsa in a royal tournament to win her rightful throne. On their wild journey, they meet sneaky tricksters, magical foes, and learn some hard lessons about loss and life. Khan’s captivating prose and tight action sequences will keep readers engaged and eager to see how the odd-couple duo resolves their quest.