Books with author Shenaaz Nanji

It is 1972, and fifteen-year-old Sabine enjoys a comfortable life as the daughter of Indian parents living in Uganda. But her world is turned upside down when the country's military President, General Idi Amin, declares Indians must be "weeded out" of the country in ninety days. At first, Sabine does not believe that as Indians born in Uganda they will be forced to leave their beloved home. It all seems so unfair. But as the countdown continues, Sabine's eyes are opened to the poverty and hostility around her. She begins to realize that she has lived a life of privilege compared to most Ugandans. Even her best friend, Zena, turns away from her and tells her she does not belong. When Sabine's beloved Uncle goes missing and soldiers raid the family home, her father and mother are forced to flee. Sabine is left to take charge of her and her brother's fate, using all her strength and resilience to find a way to escape the Uganda that used to be her home.

A breathtaking account of one girl's determination to triumph over a devastating historical event. In Uganda in 1972, President Idi Amin, also known as the Last King of Scotland, announces that foreign Indians must be "weeded" out of Uganda in ninety days. Fifteen-year-old Sabine's life is changed forever. The president's message, broadcast on the radio every day, becomes Sabine's "countdown monster," and it follows her through days of terror. Sabine's father is convinced that, as Ugandan citizens, their family will be unaffected, but her mother insists it's too dangerous to stay. When her beloved uncle disappears and her best friend abandons her, Sabine begins to understand her mother's fears. She becomes desperate to leave, but Bapa, her grandfather, refuses to accompany her. How can she leave him, and where will her family go to begin a new life?

Fifteen-year-old Munna lives with his Ma and sisters in a small town in India. Determined to end his family's misfortunes, he is lured into a dream job in the Middle East, only to be sold. He must work at the Sheikh's camel farm in the desert and train young boys as jockeys in camel races. The boys, smuggled from poor countries, have lost their families and homes. Munna must starve these boys so that they remain light on the camels' backs, and he must win the Gold Sword race for the Sheikh. In despair, he realizes that he is trapped and there is no escape . . .

Fiction. Young Adult. Teen fiction. Ages 12+. Finalist for the 2018 SYRCA Snow Willow Award Finalist. Fifteen-year-old Munna lives with his Ma and sisters in a small town in India. Determined to end his family's misfortunes, he is lured into a dream job in the Middle East, only to be sold. He must work at the Sheikh's camel farm in the desert and train young boys as jockeys in camel races. The boys, smuggled from poor countries, have lost their families and homes. Munna must starve these boys so that they remain light on the camels' backs, and he must win the Gold Sword race for the Sheikh. In despair, he realizes that he is trapped and there is no escape.

Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, is Vatican City, home to the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its leader, the Pope. The Roman Catholics first pope, St. Peter, is buried within Vatican Citys walls, making it a sacred site for followers of the Roman Catholic faith. Explore the facility, history, people, and beliefs behind the building in Vatican City, a Houses of Faith book.

Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, is Vatican City, home to the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its leader, the Pope. The Roman Catholics first pope, St. Peter, is buried within Vatican Citys walls, making it a sacred site for followers of the Roman Catholic faith. Explore the facility, history, people, and beliefs behind the building in Vatican City, a Houses of Faith book.

Mzee the fisherman, who lives on Lamu Island, Kenya, has magic that allows him to catch enough so that he can eat and still have time to do other things, but Mzungu, the strange man from across the ocean, thinks he should use modern methods and grow rich. Mzee the fisherman, from Lamu Island, Kenya, has magic that allows him to catch enough to eat and still have time for other things, but a stranger from across the ocean thinks he should use modern methods and grow rich

Notre Dame is one of the oldest and largest Roman Catholic churches in the city of Paris, France. Though it was built in the Middle Ages, Notre Dames soaring height, intricate architecture, and impressive size remains a symbol of the importance of Roman Catholicism in Paris. Explore the facility, history, people, and beliefs behind the building in Notre Dame, a Houses of Faith book.