{"product_id":"huda-and-me","title":"Huda and Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHuda and Me is a story about a twelve-year-old boy named Akeal and his six siblings who are left behind in Melbourne with their Aunt Amel as their babysitter when their parents have to travel to Beirut unexpectedly. Huda, with her bold plan and persuasive skills, convinces her brother to join her on a journey to reunite with their parents in Lebanon. The book is a blend of humor, adventure, and sibling love, and has been shortlisted for the 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers. It is a captivating and heartwarming tale that will leave an impression on young readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 October 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Murdoch Books\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen their parents have to travel to Beirut unexpectedly, twelve-year-old Akeal and his six siblings are horrified to be left behind in Melbourne with the dreaded Aunt Amel as their babysitter. Things do not go well, and Akeal's naughty little sister, Huda, hatches a bold plan to escape. After stealing Aunt Amel's credit card to buy plane tickets to Lebanon, Huda persuades her reluctant favorite brother to come with her. So begins Huda and Akeal's hair-raising and action-packed journey to reunite with their parents half a world away, in a city they've grown up dreaming about but have never seen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fresh and funny story of sibling love, adventure, and courage, Huda and Me is one of a kind. An irresistible invitation to young readers to embrace a story that is familiar at times and wonderfully fresh and new at others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRANDA ABDEL-FATTAH One minute you're laughing out loud, and the next you're wiping away a cheeky tear. Big adventure, big laughs, and big heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNAT AMOORE Sparkling with mischief, adventure, and family love, Huda and Me is a gem of a story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKIRSTY MURRAY A fresh and tender tale that will leave an imprint on your heart. I'm sure readers will relate to Akeal's hilarious and loving family, led by the loud and proud Huda. I absolutely adore this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOLIVER PHOMMAVANH\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 188g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 197 x 18 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781911679189\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H. Hayek","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100056678650,"sku":"9781911679189","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/755dd8ace12439ea014fb6e143f84d66.jpg?v=1634702753","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/huda-and-me","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}