Really enjoyed this book, as did the kids - my eldest remembers the names of all the people in the book and their stories ma sha Allah (unlike my own good self haha. Interesting fact: Medical University of Bahrain awards the Rufaida Al-Aslamiyah Prize to one student every year. In the suffocating heat of the desert, when there seemed to be little life left, Rufaida and her trainees protected the dying from harsh winds and burns, and eased their pain in their final days. Our list includes some of the world’s favourite authors, illustrators and licensed brands, such as Eric Carle, Helen Oxenbury, Nadia Shireen, The Snowman, Doctor Who, Roald Dahl, Tom Fletcher, Jeff Kinney, Rick Riordan, Robin Stevens, and Jacqueline Wilson to name but a few.

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There are so many more amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Very impressed with this book, probably because I had very low expectations of it (sorry, but true). We were able to listen to the music of Cat Stevens when we read his story and have it playing in the background.

The content and ambition of the show remains the same: to give every pupil the opportunity to engage with authors and illustrators in their own classroom using the power of the internet. Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham: the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac Newton. I learnt so much about how these incredible people shaped our lives, and I know that they will, too. This book casts positive light and what I love the most is how the stories include Muslims from ancient history, modern history and current times.

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To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It is beautifully presented and written, and provides a fascinating insight into the lives of thirty amazing historical figures. It shows those who believe otherwise that muslim women throughout the ages prospered and were highly successful in their respective fields and that made me proud of my religion. She is also the author of THE DASTARDLY DUO (2022) and THE BIG BREAKOUT (2023), as well as the widely celebrated AMAZING MUSLIMS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD (Puffin, 2020). Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB.

Children will be encouraged to identify new role models and be inspired to set their own goals through creative writing, art, humanities and literacy-based activities. Please note: This is not an anthology but a non-fiction text found in the junior fiction section, compiled by one author. Some profiles were questionable - and many Muslims wouldn't consider them to be 'Amazing' but it seems like they were pushed by the Publisher and not the author. Some of the illustrations are better than others, and felt there was disparity in the illustrations used within each chapter, realised this was because several illustrators were used for this book. It is not included in promotions available to our main range products, as stated in our terms of service.They deconstruct and translate daily feelings, conversation and intimate thoughts into self-published printed matter using Risography. This inspiring book showcases the achievements and impact of Muslim trailblazers throughout history, empowering children to recognize and appreciate the vast accomplishments of individuals from different cultural and religious backgrounds. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.