Chasing the Dream Set (Zayd Saleem #1-#3)

by Hena Khan (Author) Sally Wern Comport (Illustrator)

Discover the struggles and triumphs of fourth-grader Zayd Saleem as he pursues his dream of being a basketball star in this bind-up of the complete middle grade series from the acclaimed author of Amina's Voice and More to the Story.

Zayd Saleem has serious hoop dreams. He's going to be a basketball star. A legend. There are only a few small things in his way. For starters, Zayd's on the scrawny side and gets stomach aches when he's nervous. He has to convince his coach that he has what it takes to join his best friend Adam on the elite Gold Team. His mom and dad want him to practice his violin way more than his jump shot. Plus, it doesn't help that his older sister Zara is amazing at every sport she tries. But Zayd has a lot going for him, too. His grandmother is willing to supply him with all the mango milkshakes he wants. His grandfather has a few tricks up the sleeve of his velour track suit. And his favorite uncle keeps Zayd laughing, even if it's sometimes so hard he needs to pee. Zayd's family, combined with his friends, teammates, and his own determination, means he's got everything he needs to chase his dream. Will he reach it?

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Review quotes

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES

Zayd is a sympathetic protagonist, and his story is told with humor and artfully filled with interesting cultural matter...Readers will cheer for Zayd. — Kirkus Reviews

Features a welcome diverse main character that will appeal to plenty of sports-loving readers. — Booklist

Readers will enjoy watching Zayd grow in his game, his maturity, and his changing family life...A solid read about being your best self on and off the court, with an appealing Muslim protagonist. — Kirkus Reviews

Zayd is a welcome character for young readers, who learns that one can be a team player even when facing personal challenges. — Booklist

With just enough action to keep readers turning the pages and a sprinkle of age-appropriate realizations throughout, this small book is a great pick for elementary-age readers....A delightful follow-up from a writer who understands children, family, and culture. — Kirkus Reviews

A great balance between sports action and realistic fiction featuring the everyday life of a boy from a traditional Pakistani
family. Readers will look forward to further adventures featuring Zayd. — Booklist

Hena Khan

Hena Khan is the author of many award-winning children's books, including Under My Hijab, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Amina's Voice, and the Zara's Rules series. She lives near Washington, DC, with her family. Please visit her online at henakhan.com and follow her at @henakhanbooks.

Nabila Adani is an illustrator who briefly worked as a product designer before moving to the United States to study children's book illustration. She now enjoys illustrating different cultures from around the world for children. She lives in Jakarta, Indonesia. You can see more of her work at nabilaadani.wixsite.com/graphics.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781534469471
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date
August 20, 2020
Series
Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV032020 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
JUV033270 - Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Muslim
Library of Congress categories
Families
Family life
Schools
Middle schools
Pakistani Americans
Leadership
Basketball players
Sports fiction

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