Brief overview:
Noor, an orphan from Palestine, and a djinn cat travels through time to try to save the world. She must collect four feathers from a magical bird before it's too late.
Recommended age range: 11-13
Strengths:
- Gives readers a glimpse into Palestinian culture
- Provides a protagonist readers connect with and can root for
- Takes readers on an intriguing journey
Additional Notes:
- Translated from Arabic into English
- Spots of narrative could be tightened to avoid repetition
- The ending is abrupt and not quite satisfying
Overall rating: 7 (out of 10)