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Rumaysa: Ever After
| Autor: |
Radiya Hafiza
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| Ilustrátor: |
Rhaida El Touny |
| Jazyk: |
anglicky |
| Vazba: |
měkká |
| Počet stran: |
256 |
| Formát: |
13 x 19,7 cm |
| ISBN/EAN: |
9781529091311 |
| Nakladatel: |
Macmillan Children's Books |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
| Edice: |
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Return to a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . . Rumaysa: Ever After is the enchanting sequel to Radiya Hafiza's Rumaysa: A Fairytale – a gorgeously empowering and funny story that spins the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fiercest one of all?
Ever since she escaped her tower, Rumaysa has been searching the land, far and wide, determined to find her long lost parents. But after she receives a mysterious invitation from Saira White, Queen of Bishnara, she is soon pulled into a dark, magical adventure, that threatens her own happily ever after . . .
This eagerly anticipated sequel enchantingly intertwines traditional stories of Princesses, Princes, Witches and Beasts with a fresh and empowering perspective, beautifully illustrated by Rhaida El Touny.
Review
Every bit as wonderful as Rumaysa A Fairytale. Brimming with excitement, adventure, humour, and heart, and with a Happily Ever After that brought a tear to my eye! -- Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
a winner . . . brimming with action, heart, thrills, spills and chills, this is a terrific tale for readers young and old ― Lancashire Evening Post
Hugely entertaining . . . a wonderful adventure to add to your child's book shelves, giving a glimpse into another culture and a reminder to young readers that heroines come from all kinds of backgrounds and communities ― Reading Zone
a truly amazing book ― Bookbound
An unforgettable and richy woven story of magic, danger and adventure. ― School Reading List
another enchanting masterpiece … a wonderful story, twisting fairytales on their heads and providing an empowering novel which emphasises the strength of love and friendship. ― Mini Travellers
‘A powerful, captivating and enchanting story that fills us with hope and inspiration and touches our hearts ― Inclusive Children's Books
Be dazzled, enchanted, entertained and empowered by Radiya Hafiza’s beautiful and exciting sequel . . . a terrific tale for readers young and old. ― Wigan Today, Lancashire Evening Post, Blackpool Gazette
action-packed … a wonderful adventure to add to your child's book shelves, giving a glimpse into another culture and a reminder to young readers that heroines come from all kinds of backgrounds and communities ― Reading Zone
Glitteringly beautiful & heart-thumpingly exciting. I laughed, gasped & cried tears of joy, this is a fairytale reimagining the world has needed for a long time. It's going to dazzle & delight readers of all ages -- Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs on Rumaysa
A laugh out loud fairy tale . . . a wonderful, immediately likeable gang of characters, hilarious dialogue and that special tale feeling - of both specificity and universality, of now, then and always . . . a joy to read. ― Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good on Rumaysa
I loved the three heroines of this wonderful tale, loved how their stories intersected each other and that they were their own rescuers and path-finders. Three classic fairytales, beautifully woven together, sparkling with magic and humour. -- Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant on Rumaysa
All the fairytales in this exciting collection are vivid, magical and wonderful – each one spinning the genre on its head and bringing the stories right up to date with their diverse heroines taking centre stage. I just adored it! -- Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird on Rumaysa
An enchanting and cleverly woven trio of tales filled with humour, charm, and magic. -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars on Rumaysa
Blending fairytales and cultures in a witty and playful story of strong-willed female protagonists, Hafiza crafts a world of magic and enchantment with immense skill. ― Waterstones.com, Best Children's Books to Look Forward to in 2021 on Rumaysa
Gorgeous, through and through. -- Amy Wilson, author of A Girl Called Owl on Rumaysa
This is gorgeous . . . three fairytales reimagined and woven together into a lyrical and funny treat. -- Sophie Wills, author of The Orphans of St Halibut's on Rumaysa
Brown girls take centre stage in the stories of Rumaysa, Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara as Hafiza puts a playful new spin on three classic fairytales . . . woven into a funny, empowering adventure of sisterhood. ― The Bookseller, One to Watch on Rumaysa
About the Author
Radiya Hafiza studied English Language and Literature at King’s College London and worked in publishing for a few years. She is behind the fantastic blog The Good Assistant. Radiya grew up reading classic Western fairy tales that never had any brown girls in them - Rumaysa is her debut novel, bringing such stories to children who need to see themselves represented.
Rhaida El Touny is a self-taught illustrator and digital content creator based in The Netherlands. Her work is characterised by bright, pastel colours and much of her art explores important topics around diversity, racism and Islamic culture.
    
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