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by Hena Khan (Author), Sally Wern Comport (Illustrator)
Zayd's plans to become team captain get put on hold after an injury in this third book in the Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream illustrated middle grade series by award-winning author Hena Khan.
Zayd Saleem wants nothing more than to lead his team to the playoffs. He's devastated when an injury suddenly leaves him sidelined. While his uncle's upcoming wedding takes up his family's attention at home, Zayd struggles with what to do. How can he be a leader from the bench and impress Coach enough to become team captain? Zayd has to decide how best to be there for his team or risk letting his basketball dreams slip away. What will he do?Author Biography
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Amina's Voice, Amina's Song, More to the Story, Drawing Deena, and the Zara's Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It's Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. You can learn more about Hena and her books by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com or connecting with her @HenaKhanBooks.
Sally Wern Comport has illustrated numerous picture books and novels, including Love Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Six Guiding Beliefs (as told by his niece); Brave Margaret: An Irish Adventure; Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose: Growing Up on Mt. Rushmore; and the Spy Mice series. She has also translated her picture making skills to various large-scale public, private, and institutional artworks. Sally lives with her husband and two daughters in Annapolis, Maryland, where she operates Art at Large Inc. Learn more at ArtAtLargeInc.com.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.4 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: October 02, 2018
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Bounce Back
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 2
