Medeia Sharif
Bestest. Ramadan. Ever.
- ISBN 13:
- 9780738723235
- author:
- Medeia Sharif
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Flux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 1.8 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Children's Books, Fiction, Issues, General fiction (Children's/YA), Social issues: religious issues (Children's/YA), Dating (Social customs), Middle Eastern Americans, Muslims, Ramadan, Self-perception, Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12), Young Adult
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
During Ramadan, food is forbidden from sunrise to sunset. For one whole month, my family observes this tradition every year, even though I've only been to a mosque twice in my life. While it's true that I could stand to lose a few pounds, starvation isn't an acceptable method. My parents also forbid me from dating, which they claim is cruel and wrong.
My best friend Lisa likes the same artist, Peter, who might be my soul mate. However, there's a new Muslim girl in school who wears short skirts and commands attention - including Peter's. I want to get his notice, but how can I figure out how to be Muslim and American at the same time?