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Description
Ali wants to be a scientist and doesn't think good spelling is important. But when his Amma convinces him otherwise, will Ali have enough time to practice before the class spelling bee?
Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution--you just have to find it!
Publication date
August 01, 2025
Genre
Fiction
Page Count
32
ISBN-13
9798875206634
Lexile Measure
520
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Series
Ali the Great
Universe
Saadia Faruqi Chapter Books
Ali the Great
BISAC categories
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education JUV011020 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Asian American JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books JUV033270 - Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Muslim
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2--Ali the Great is back with more charming adventures in this early chapter book series. In these new titles, Ali competes in a class spelling bee, takes his first karate class inspired by his idol Muhammad Ali, learns it's brave to cry after a fall on the monkey bars and hones both swimming and big brother skills. Each book opens with an introduction to Ali's close-knit Pakistani American family and includes Urdu words, offering cultural context and linguistic diversity. End matter features themed jokes, simple crafts with clear instructions, and discussion questions to support comprehension and engagement. The books are structured in three short chapters, with simple vocabulary and short sentences ideal for newly independent readers. Bold, colorful illustrations appear on nearly every spread, enhancing accessibility and appeal. The titles can be read in any order and each stands on its own. VERDICT A standout diverse series for early readers; highly recommended for growing collections.
Copyright 2025 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2--Ali the Great is back with more charming adventures in this early chapter book series. In these new titles, Ali competes in a class spelling bee, takes his first karate class inspired by his idol Muhammad Ali, learns it's brave to cry after a fall on the monkey bars and hones both swimming and big brother skills. Each book opens with an introduction to Ali's close-knit Pakistani American family and includes Urdu words, offering cultural context and linguistic diversity. End matter features themed jokes, simple crafts with clear instructions, and discussion questions to support comprehension and engagement. The books are structured in three short chapters, with simple vocabulary and short sentences ideal for newly independent readers. Bold, colorful illustrations appear on nearly every spread, enhancing accessibility and appeal. The titles can be read in any order and each stands on its own. VERDICT A standout diverse series for early readers; highly recommended for growing collections.
Copyright 2025 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She is a Pakistani American writer and interfaith activist. She writes the popular early-reader series Yasmin and Ali the Great, as well as middle-grade novels such as The Strongest Heart, A Thousand Questions, Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero, and The Partition Project. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family. Saadia Faruqi nació en Pakistán y se mudó a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía 22 años. Es una escritora paquistaní-estadounidense y activista interreligiosa. Escribe las populares series de lectura temprana Yasmin y Ali el Grande, así como novelas para grados intermedios como The Strongest Heart, A Thousand Questions, Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero y The Partition Project. Vive en Houston, Texas, con su familia.
