  | Zara's rules for record-breaking fun (Zaras Rules) Author: Khan, Hena | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
Ten-year-old Zara's nickname is "Queen of the Neighborhood" because she organizes the other children (even the older ones), sets the rules, and generally makes sure everyone has fun; but now another ten-year-old, Naomi, has moved in across the street and she has her own ideas about fun games. Now the other kids (even Zara's younger brother Zayd) are listening to Naomi. To retain her influence Zara uses an old copy of the Guinness Book of World Records for a new idea.
| Illustrator: | Haikal, Wastana |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.90 Points: 2.0 Quiz: 514369 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/01/22)
Booklist (03/15/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/15/2022 After following Zayd Saleem in his own trilogy (Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream, 2020), Khan gives older sister Zara the spotlight in this new series. Zara adores her tight-knit neighborhood friend group, and she excels at organizing activities that keep their exploits fair and fun. She’d prefer to maintain her carefully orchestrated balance, but when Naomi moves in across the street and introduces new possibilities, Zara’s title of “Queen of the Neighborhood” is threatened. A jealous Zara determines that she has to do something big to regain attention, and an old copy of The Guinness Book of World Records inspires her to action. After a few humorous false starts, Zara settles on Hula-Hooping, but Zayd scuttles that, too. Can she learn to share the crown and expand the fun? In turns heartfelt and humorous, the story beautifully captures the trials of new friendships and jealousies. Short chapters and appealing illustrations will keep emerging readers absorbed (and certain to brainstorm record-breaking activities of their own). A strong start to a series that readers will happily follow into the future. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
