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Welcome to the joyous world of Mina and best friends Reema and Mobeen!
Mina, Reema and Mobeen can't wait to go on their school trip, an overnight stay at Shiremoor Oaks Adventure Centre . . . until somebody spooks them with stories about Bertie Blackteeth: who haunts the woods, who sharpens her toenails with twigs, who is waiting to skewer her next unfortunate victim all over with cheese-and-onion crisps!
With Bertie Blackteeth lurking and the school bully seeming to have become the teacher's pet - this trip will test their friendship, courage and love of potato chips to the limit.
A hilarious and heart-warming young series that’s perfect for Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Little Badman. Highly illustrated throughout, this book navigates the recognisable chaos of primary school and family life, while teaching kids that you can be both nervous and brave.
| ISBN: | 9780008639983 |
| Publication date: | 10th April 2025 |
| Author: | Farhana Islam |
| Illustrator: | Simran Diamond Singh |
| Publisher: | Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
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Farhana Islam masterfully captures the essence of school life, weaving themes of friendship, courage, and cultural identity throughout the narrative.
The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood: School Trip! is an engaging and humorous book that follows the adventures of Mina and her best friends, Reema and Mobeen, during an overnight school trip to Shiremoor Oaks Adventure Centre. Their excitement is dampened by scary tales of Bertie Blackteeth, a legendary figure said to haunt the surrounding woods, sharpening her toenails with twigs and preying on unsuspecting victims with a penchant for cheese-and-onion crisps.
Farhana Islam masterfully captures the essence of school life, weaving themes of friendship, courage, and cultural identity throughout the narrative. The author's experience as a primary school teacher enriches the authenticity of the characters and their interactions.
This book is well-suited for readers aged 8 and up, with a balance of humour and suspense that keeps the audience engaged.... Read Full Review
