Boy vs. girl
by Na'ima Bint Robert
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Unknown
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Twins Farhana and Faraz face big decisions during Ramadan that test their beliefs and values. Farhana wonders if she can embrace her faith by wearing the hijab and letting go of her crush, while Faraz struggles to escape the pull of a street gang to follow his passion for art. Their journey reveals the challenges of growing up, family loyalty, and standing up for what’s right.
Representation & Themes
Muslim LifeFamilyComing of AgeSocial JusticeFaithSibling Relationships
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Drug Use Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Religious Themes
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781847801500
- Pages
- 260
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 44,477
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Social life and customsMuslimsBrothers and sistersHigh schoolsSchoolsFiction