Shirin Adl

Shirin Adl

  • 5 stars across 8 books

NA'IMA B ROBERT is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father's side and the Zulu people on her mother's side. She was born in Leeds, grew up in Zimbabwe and went to university in London. At high school, her loves included performing arts, public speaking and writing stories that shocked her teachers! She has written several multicultural books for children and is the author of 'From Somalia, with love', a novel for young adults. 'Boy vs Girl' is her second books for teens. She divides her time between London and Cairo and dreams of living on a farm with her own horses. Until then, she is happy to be a mum to her four children and keep reading and writing books that take her to a different world each time.

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3rd March 2011

Ramadan Moon

Ramadan, the month of fasting, Doesn't begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Musli... MoreRamadan Moon

(6 reviews) Review
3rd October 2013

Let's Celebrate!: Festival Poems from Around the World

This exciting anthology of poems celebrates festivals all over the world. From Chinese New Year to Carnival, from Thanks... MoreLet's Celebrate!: Festival Poems from Around the World

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2nd May 2013

The Book of Dreams

Dreams come in many different shapes and forms. Some dreams are nice and simple, some dreams are confusing - ... MoreThe Book of Dreams

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10th September 2009

Pea Boy: and other stories from Iran

Iran has mountains striped with snow, dense forests where bears and lynxes still roam, deserts, bazaars...but above al... MorePea Boy: and other stories from Iran

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5th September 2013

Let'S Play!: Poems About Sports and Games from Around the World

The sports featured are: cricket, football, American football, baseball, basketball, running, relay race, tobogganing, s... MoreLet'S Play!: Poems About Sports and Games from Around the World

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6th February 2014

Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

The Shahnameh is a collection of stories and myths from ancient Iran, filled with kings, heroes, princesses, magical a... MoreShahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

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3rd March 2016

Mabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings

Lyrical description of Muslim wedding ceremonies across the world, including Pakistan, Morocco, Somalia and UK. This c... MoreMabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings

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