By Zanib Mian (author) , Kyan Cheng (illustrator) Part of the Meet the Maliks, Twin Detectives series
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A review from our Guest Editor, A. M. Dassu : Maysa and Musa are twins, but total opposites. When Maysa isn’t allowed to go to the school trip, she tries to change her parents’ mind by entering the cookie competition, but there’s a mystery to solve! It’s an imaginative story for 7–9-year-olds, with an intriguing plot that keeps you turning the page. It had me laugh out loud a few times!
Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks - Twin Detectives is the brand-new series from Zanib Mian. Perfect for fans of Planet Omar and Tom Gates.
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Maysa Malik just can't seem to be good like her twin, Musa. So, when she isn't allowed to go on a school trip, Maysa tries to change her parents' minds by taking part in a cookie competition at the mosque. But when the cookies are all destroyed, it's up to Maysa, Musa and their neighbour, Norman, to solve the mystery. They'll have to put their detective hats on to catch the culprit - and help save Maysa's reputation.
'It's brilliant to see the everyday life of a normal Muslim family in a book. Maysa and Musa are twins who are very different to each other but share a lovely bond. Together with their loveable sidekick Norman, they cause chaos and put the world to rights! This is a book of mystery and mayhem but also family bonds, admitting mistakes and standing up for what is right.' - Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
'Be prepared for lots of laughing out loud with the new mystery solvers, Maysa and Musa. There are samosas and madrasas in this wonderful story about an ordinary British Muslim family. So much fun ... and you'll never guess who the cookie culprit is.' - Sufiya Ahmed, author of My Story: Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan and Rosie Raja
Zanib Mian's books have featured on BBC's Cbeebies Bedtime Stories and The Guardian for their contribution to diversity in children's literature. Zanib studied Molecular Cell Biology at University College London and went on to teach Science in secondary schools before she made the decision to give up the career to create change within children's publishing. She felt that diverse characters from all minorities and backgrounds weren't being fully represented in books for young children. She launched Sweet Apple Publishers with a clear commitment to publishing inclusive books, many of which she has authored herself. She regularly features in the Bradford Literature Festival, was commissioned to write an opera for The Mahogany Opera Group, and is also on the panel of judges for the prestigious Young Muslim Writers Awards.
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Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit Book 1 and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit Book 1 features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Crime & Mystery, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Family Issues, PSHE: Siblings, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit Book 1 was written by Zanib Mian and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit Book 1 has 196 pages
Yes it is part of Meet the Maliks, Twin Detectives series
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