Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1)

In the new chapter book series, Marya plans an extravagant birthday party for her eighth birthday, but her efforts may backfire. With the help of her family, she must execute Operation Help the Khans to create the best party ever.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Abrams

Marya's eighth birthday is approaching in a week, and all she desires is an extravagant birthday celebration similar to the ones Alexa, her wealthy neighbor, always hosts. When Alexa arrives at school with fancy invitations, Marya cannot resist the temptation and claims to be hosting the most epic henna party ever. However, she soon realizes that convincing her family to make it happen is not as easy as she thought.

Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya's siblings clearly need assistance with their projects. Perhaps she could cook dinner for her parents or clean her grandmother's room? However, every attempt Marya makes seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able to pull it together and throw the best party ever?

Marya's excitement for her birthday grows as the day approaches. She spends hours browsing through party ideas and planning every detail of the event. She even creates a special invitation for her friends, featuring a henna design that she has drawn herself.

On the day of the party, Marya's family is all gathered together in their living room, waiting for the guests to arrive. Marya's siblings are busy setting up the decorations, while her parents are preparing the food. Everything seems to be going according to plan until Marya's younger brother, Hassan, accidentally spills juice on the tablecloth.

Marya's face falls, and she feels a sense of panic rising within her. She knows that this could ruin the entire party, but she also knows that she cannot let her fear get the best of her. She takes a deep breath and tries to calm herself down.

"It's okay, Hassan," she says, trying to reassure him. "We can clean it up. We have plenty of time before the guests arrive."

Hassan looks up at her with tears in his eyes. "I'm sorry, Marya," he says. "I didn't mean to ruin your party."

Marya takes him by the hand and leads him to the kitchen. Together, they clean up the spill and make sure that the tablecloth is dry before the guests arrive.

As the guests start to arrive, Marya's anxiety begins to subside. She is happy to see her friends arriving, and she is even more excited to see the look of surprise on their faces when they see the decorations and the food.

The party goes off without a hitch, and Marya is grateful to her family for their support. She knows that even though things didn't go exactly as planned, they were able to pull it together and throw a party that her friends will remember for years to come.

As the party winds down, Marya and her friends gather around the living room, watching a movie together. Marya feels a sense of contentment and happiness, knowing that she has achieved her goal of throwing the best party ever.

Looking back on the day, Marya realizes that even though things didn't go exactly as planned, she learned an important lesson about perseverance and determination. She knows that with a little bit of effort and a lot of heart, anything is possible.

Marya's eighth birthday party was a success, and it was a testament to her perseverance and determination. She learned that even when things don't go as planned, it is important to stay positive and keep trying. With a little bit of help from her family and friends, Marya was able to achieve her goal and throw a party that her friends will remember for years to come.

As the night draws to a close, Marya and her friends say their goodbyes and head home. Marya feels a sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that she has achieved her goal and that she has shown her friends and family what she is capable of.

Marya's eighth birthday party was a memorable event that will stay with her for years to come. It was a testament to her perseverance and determination, and it showed her friends and family that even when things don't go as planned, it is important to stay positive and keep trying. With a little bit of effort and a lot of heart, anything is possible.

Weight: 146g
Dimension: 193 x 133 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419761171