Mindful Muslim Reader Review

The Theft of Sunlight

The Theft of Sunlight

By Intisar Khanani
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    • Virtue
      VIRTUE
      Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
      Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
      ★★★★★
    • Language
      LANGUAGE
      Is this the way I want my child to speak?
      Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
      ★★★☆☆
    • Story
      STORY
      Does this story resonate with my child?
      Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
      ★★★☆☆
    • Beauty
      BEAUTY
      Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
      Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
      ★★★★☆

    Values

    • Courage
    • Empathy
    Heart

    Struggles

    • Bullying
    • Family Ties
    Why Should
    Why Should My Child Read This Book?

    Mindful Muslim Reader recommends Books 1-3 in this series.

    What is this book
    What’s This Book About?
    Book 2 of 3 of the Dauntless Path. I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it. Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer—even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule. Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.
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    Publisher: HarperTeen
    Published: 2021
    Page Count: 517
    ISBN13: 9780062835741
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