By Laila Rifaat (author)
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A sparkling magical debut, set in a fantastical Egypt full of flying carpets and mythical creatures!
Aliya's grandfather is her only family, but lately he has been acting strangely. He's forgotten her birthday and keeps disappearing.
So when a mysterious gift arrives that seems to grant her wishes, Aliya uncovers a secret - she's from a long line of illustrious time travellers.
Whisked off by flying carpet to the Infinite City in a parallel Egypt, Aliya enrols at an extraordinary academy where she makes new friends at last.
But the threat of magic is looming - rumours of the return of Dorian Dark, a devious master of time. And with Aliya's special skills, he can twist history forever .
Shortlisted for the Times /Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2021
Ideal for fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace and The Kingdom Over the Sea
Also available Aliya Aboard the Time Train
'An epic adventure packed with richness, history and a brilliant new magical school!' - Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over the Se a
'Poisonings, disappearances and the importance of family and friendship, keep the plot flying along.' - The Guardian
'A powerful reading experience introducing a vivid and intriguing fantasy world.' - Booktrust
Laila Rifaat moved to Cairo, Egypt in her twenties to explore her father’s native country. She fell in love with Cairo and has lived there for over twenty years now. It remains a main source of inspiration for her stories. She has an MA in English and Comparative Literature and has worked as an ESL and IGCSE teacher. Nowadays, she’s a stay-at-home mum to her four kids.
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I was gripped from the very first sentence and simply couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished it.
I lived and breathed this brilliant story!
I didn’t read Aliya to the Infinite City… I lived and breathed it!!! Laila Rifaat has such an incredible way with words that she transports you straight inside this story from the very first page, allowing you to travel along aside her characters and experience their journey firsthand. I was gripped from the very first sentence and simply couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished it - despite the fact that I’d only intended to read a chapter or two at the time. Laila’s imagination is out of this world. The storyline is so well thought out, the humour is hilarious, and the characters are perfect for middle grade. This is a book every child will cherish and want to read over and over again.... Read Full Review
A sparkling magical debut, set in a fantastical Egypt full of flying carpets and mythical creatures! Aliya's grandfather is her only family, but lately he has been acting strangely.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Aliya to the Infinite City and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Aliya to the Infinite City features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Aliya to the Infinite City was written by Laila Rifaat and published by Chicken House an imprint of Scholastic
Aliya to the Infinite City has 439 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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