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"Zayd is a sympathetic protagonist, and his story is told with humor and artfully filled with interesting cultural matter...Readers will cheer for Zayd and look forward to the next volume." (Kirkus Reviews March 1, 2018)"A promising series opener featuring a welcome diverse main character that will appeal to plenty of sports-loving readers." (Booklist April 1, 2018)
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About the Author
Hena Khan is the author of several books including Amina’s Voice; Power Forward; On Point; Bounce Back; It’s Ramadan, Curious George; Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns; and The Night of the Moon. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her husband and two sons. You can learn more about Hena by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com.Sally Wern Comport has illustrated numerous picture books and novels, including Love Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Six Guiding Beliefs; Brave Margaret: An Irish Adventure; Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose: Growing Up on Mt. Rushmore; and the Spy Mice series. She has also translated her picture making skills to various large scale public, private, and institutional artworks. Sally lives with her husband and two daughters in Annapolis, Maryland, where she operates Art at Large Inc. Learn more at ArtAtLargeInc.com.
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Age Range: 7 - 10 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
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Series: Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream (Book 1)
Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (May 8, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1534411984
ISBN-13: 978-1534411982
Product Dimensions:
5.5 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.9 out of 5 stars
23 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#551,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Zayd Saleem is a fourth grade boy who loves basketball. His goal is to make the school's gold basketball team. When he gets in trouble for blowing off violin lessons, it looks like his dream isn't going to happen. Will things turn around? You'll have to read the book to find out.Power Forward is a well-written middle grade story. The dialogue between the characters has a good flow, and the story is one that a lot of young boys can relate to. Another nice feature is that the main character is of Pakistani heritage. There's a lot of interesting cultural references sprinkled throughout the book. Not only is it a story that kids can relate to, it has some good life lessons: One, that you should stand up for yourself and follow your dreams. Two, that you should work hard to accomplish your goals. Three, that you should be honest. The book isn't long, but that makes it ideal for reluctant readers. This is an excellent start for a series. Recommended for middle grade readers who are sports fans. -Sherry Ellis, author of Bubba and Squirt's Big Dig To China
In Hena Khan's fun yet touching new book series, Chasing the Dream, 4th grader Zayd Saleem is set on becoming an amazing basketball player. These books center around Zayd’s obsession with basketball, so you would think I would be the last person to pick it up off the shelf. Yet these inspiring stories about the everyday challenges of a Pakistani-American boy pursuing his dream managed to grasp my attention and win my love even though I am not a huge fan of sports.The first book in the series, Power Forward, is about Zayd’s efforts to make his dream team, the one that his BFF, Adam, is on. Unfortunately, his parents care more about him mastering the violin, and when (SPOILER ALERT) Zayd gets grounded for blowing off violin practice, it seems as though he has lost his chance to try out for the Gold Team. Soon, Zayd has to deal with extra music lessons to make up for the lost practice while also maintaining a food journal to keep track of what he eats (Zayd is very underweight and suffers from unusual stomach pains). Can Zayd still try out for the Gold Team and accomplish what he had always wanted?We find out in On Point, the second book in this series, that Zayd does accomplish his goal but in the process, he learns that many new challenges lie ahead both at school and at home. After finally making the Gold Team, Zayd thought his troubles were over (he had also hit 60 pounds!), but his favorite uncle getting married turns life into a circus at home, and pretty soon the Gold Team begins to struggle. Zayd can’t help but wonder if it is because of him. Even worse, his best friend Adam suddenly doesn’t seem to be interested in basketball anymore, and has turned to football instead. Zayd finds himself having to suddenly navigate challenging times not only on his new basketball team, but in dealing with the changes in his relationships with both his best friend and his favorite uncle, all the while trying to stay true to his family and friends.This book series is a huge contrast to Hena Khan’s previous book, Amina’s Voice, but I loved it just as much. Amina’s Voice told a poignant, artful story about a second generation Pakistani-American girl’s struggle to find her voice, both in the sense of overcoming the challenges of a typical middle schooler, but also in trying to live up to certain cultural expectations imposed by a distant uncle visiting from Pakistan. The funny thing is, Amina’s near perfect, angelic character didn’t resonate with me as much as Zayd’s imperfect, flawed self. I was able to relate to how Zayd got grounded and ditched violin (something his parents wanted him to love), for his true passion, basketball. Even though Amina was definitely more like me (she played the piano and loved to sing), it just wasn’t as easy to imagine myself in her shoes.Something I love about both Amina’s Voice and the Chasing the Dream series is Hena’s frequent use of cultural and religious references, as well as to foods from Pakistan like when Zayd’s grandma wanted to fatten Zayd up with paratha. I also loved that Zayd’s grandpa teaches him cricket and watches ridiculous soap operas with him and his sister. These descriptive and thoughtful details help the reader to understand Muslim culture while laughing along with the characters and thinking of our unique relationships with our own relatives. Having read each of Hena’s books in this series in one sitting, I am incredibly excited for the next one to come out in October!
Hena Khan does a great job of addressing the anxieties that tweens face.I have a 10 year old daughter who just finished reading Point Forward. She said it’s the best book that she has ever read. She said that it made sense ( I am guessing it’s the Pakistani references!). There were many moments where she was giggling because she could relate to the family situations.She is now on the book On Point and is eagerly awaiting the third book in the series. We just preordered it!
My 10-year-old son got this book on a Friday afternoon, and finished it by Saturday evening. He was so enthralled that he just couldn't put it down. There is something in Zayd's story for nearly any tween/pre-teen kid can relate to - sports, culture, humor, and drama. He is REALLY looking forward to reading the next two books!! Highly recommend!!
My second grader is hooked! I had been looking for books that would have a character he connected with as a young boy. He loves Zayd and Adam’s genuine friendship, that there are cultural references he finds familiar, and that Zayd is a boy who loves basketball just like him!
This great book is perfect for elementary school readers - my 7 year old son loves the basketball references and the fact that the main character gets in trouble for skipping violin. So appreciate this new voice in children’s literature.
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