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Jul 06, 2021luffysan_25 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Does My Head Look Big In This? is a much-needed novel, given the heated controversy over facial/head coverings and what this might imply. Abdel-Fattah, through her main character Amal, tackles this very issue with depth and adroitness.…
Mar 24, 2020ttbooknerd10 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This story is about a girl named Amal, an Australian Palestinian Muslim who decides she wants to wear the hijab over the winter break at her posh prep school. This is probably one of my favourite stories because I see myself represented in…
Jul 23, 2019RandomLibrarian rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoy this book and reread it on a semi-regular basis. It tells the story of Amal, a Palestinian-Australian Muslim girl, as she embarks on wearing the hijab (the headscarf and loose-fitting clothing worn by many Muslim women). She…
Oct 28, 2018SurreyLibraries_Reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious, beautiful, and funny light reading. It is about a Palestinian girl living in Melbourne (Australia) who wears a hijab. This author writes books about Muslim girls living in Western societies who just want to fit in. You can…
GCPL_Teen
Jun 28, 2017GCPL_Teen rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
While it is great to see a positive portrayal of a young Muslim woman, this book is somewhat shallow and one-dimensional. While the protagonist struggles to reconcile Western life with her religion, much of the plot is typical YA girl…
Mar 26, 2017
Loved this book! Quirky and relatable for people of all ages, ethnic background, and faiths.
Aug 26, 2015
This was an AMAZING book!!! I mean it!!! I myself am muslim and can totally relate Amal's experiences. Her funny and out-going personality makes it even more enjoyable. Even if you are not muslim, this is still a very good book for teens…
black_panda_2123
Aug 19, 2014
AWESOME book. Is funny and portrays a Muslim teen perfectly. I am Muslim so I really share Amal's point of view on many things, although things are a bit different in Australia than in New York. Overall a great read for anyone!
Aug 21, 2013oatmealseed rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This book was great for me, I'm older than the age the book was intended for (in my 20s, not teens) BUT it was a great informational book for me, even though it was fiction. My boyfriend is Muslim, just here from the KSA recently and…
Jul 29, 2013
A young Muslim girl growing up in Australia decides to wear hijab full-time. She faces prejudice and varying levels of understanding from within and without, and learns what it truly means to be pious. A very nice book; showcases the…
Oct 23, 2012Books2Ubooktalker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Funny! Unique perspective.
LocketLibrarian
Mar 26, 2011LocketLibrarian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent YA book--informative look at life as a Muslim after 9/11--in Australia. Amal is a phenomenal character, this is a must read for kids 12+
Aug 03, 2010littleXmissXpriceless rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It was an okay book. I enjoyed the idea and the feel of what Amal was going through, but the author failed to give her the voice of a 16 year old. She sounded like a small 12 year old girl, not the mature 11th grader she was made out to be.
Feb 06, 2010Ubalstecha rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC!!! One of the best YA novels I have read in a while. Deals with the issue of being Musllim without getting preachy. Amal is a normal 16 year old girl trying to deal with normal issues in a post 9/11 Australia.
Dec 29, 2009Bells rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was a good book, and I thought it had a good message. I enjoyed the glimpse into another culture and religion, but something about it felt off - it didn't strike me like the voice of a real teenage girl. It feel a little bit…
Nov 02, 2009loonylovesgood rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A really wonderful book for teens. I liked reading it from a Muslim teenage girl's perspective. Inspiring and realistic!
Oct 07, 2009acarroll rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an incredibly well written exploration of a young womans journey to find her identity as a muslim, as a woman and and as an australian. This book is very layerd and explores not only the young womans journey but also is a snapshot…
Oct 01, 2009Mindspinner rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A little slow for my liking.
Aug 06, 2009TinaLHL rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really loved this book. It was from a perspective that I had never been a part of before and opened my eyes to an unknown culture. It was fun and I could not put it down!