Magid Fasts for Ramadan Hardcover - 1996

Details

• Title Magid Fasts for Ramadan
• Author Mary Matthews
• Binding Hardcover
• Edition First Edition Fi
• Pages 32
• Volumes 1
• Language ENG
• Publisher Clarion Books, New York
• Date 1996-01-29
• Illustrated Yes
• ISBN 9780395665893 / 0395665892
• Weight 0.71 lbs (0.32 kg)
• Dimensions 9.31 x 7.32 x 0.38 in (23.65 x 18.59 x 0.97 cm)
• Ages 10 to 12 years
• Grade levels 5 - 7
• Reading level 760
• Library of Congress subjects Grandmothers - Fiction, Old age - Fiction
• Library of Congress Catalog Number 94027874
• Dewey Decimal Code FIC

"Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the U.S., but books about it, especially contemporary stories, are scarce. In this illustrated beginning chapter book, Magid, a boy of eight, wants to fast during the month of Ramadan like the rest of the family. . . . The book tackles some serious questions about what religion requires, while demonstrating a warm family life that will have universal appeal. The book is heavily illustrated with very nice watercolor art that expands the text. A brief introduction to Islam and a glossary are appended." Booklist, ALA

"A fine offering that explores a holiday unfamiliar to many American children." Horn Book

"An interesting look at an Egyptian Muslim family's celebration of Ramadan through the eyes of eight-year-old Magid. . . . Lewis's watercolors blend well with the text and give readers an accurate sense of character, location, and cultural tradition as well as a skillful portrayal of emotional nuance through facial expressions and physical stances. . . . This is a refreshing visit to a '90s Muslim family that accurately represents Islamic practice and the spiritual reasons behind it. . . . Magid is an amiable ambassador for his faith." School Library Journal