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- In 1970, twelve-year-old Zeyna has grown up in London but has never quite felt like she fits in.
- 10-11 Years
- 7.75" x 5.5" Hardcover
- 336 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories
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Set in 1970, when twelve-year-old Zeyna's parents vanish after being linked to a jewel heist in Pakistan, Zeyna sets off to find them and clear their names.Book Synopsis
In 1970, twelve-year-old Zeyna has grown up in London but has never quite felt like she fits in.
Her monotonous life is suddenly interrupted when Zeyna's parents decide to visit their native Pakistan--where Zeyna feels she doesn't fit in either. But then her parents disappear, leaving behind a string of clues that connect them to an international jewel heist. Along with her annoying little brother and her clever Pakistani cousin, Zeyna sets out to find her parents and clear their names. Along the way, she discovers that being shaped by two cultures doesn't have to mean she's always an outsider.
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"Filled with art heists, cultural immersion, detective woes, and kids plunging into dangerous situations without any hesitation, Khan's debut is a fun historical adventure with a plot that feels like it exists almost outside of reality, but it remains grounded through its firm roots in culture and family."--Booklist
-- (7/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)"An entertaining cross-border adventure, sure to thrill readers."--Kirkus Reviews
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