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hownovelofher's review against another edition
4.0
Nura’s tale is the tale of millions of child laborers around the world. Greedy corporations illegally employ these children for cheap labor used in the manufacture of certain goods.
Nura works in the mica mines with many other children and labors to earn meager funds for her large family, including 3 siblings and her widowed mother.
Her mother wishes for her to cease working in the mines and pursue an education but Nura doesn’t share her mother’s vision and would rather be a help than a perceived hindrance.
When she decides to go after the infamous Devils Tongue, things don’t go as planned and Nura and her friend Faisal end up in the fabled land of the jinn.
In a very Spirited Away like fashion, this story follows Nura and Faisal as they work together to outwit the powers that be at the Sijj Palace.
They must use their wit, strength, and love for one another to conquer the trials that await them, if they ever hope to be free again.
Shedding light on complex issues involving poverty cycles and child labor, Nura and the Immortal Palace is not just a wonderful middle-grade book - it’s a commentary on things that happen right under our very noses, that most of us are unaware of.
This tender tale of family and friendship will have you on the edge of your seat.
The world-building is solid, the characters are balanced and so very human. All in all, a strong middle-grade read!
Nura works in the mica mines with many other children and labors to earn meager funds for her large family, including 3 siblings and her widowed mother.
Her mother wishes for her to cease working in the mines and pursue an education but Nura doesn’t share her mother’s vision and would rather be a help than a perceived hindrance.
When she decides to go after the infamous Devils Tongue, things don’t go as planned and Nura and her friend Faisal end up in the fabled land of the jinn.
In a very Spirited Away like fashion, this story follows Nura and Faisal as they work together to outwit the powers that be at the Sijj Palace.
They must use their wit, strength, and love for one another to conquer the trials that await them, if they ever hope to be free again.
Shedding light on complex issues involving poverty cycles and child labor, Nura and the Immortal Palace is not just a wonderful middle-grade book - it’s a commentary on things that happen right under our very noses, that most of us are unaware of.
This tender tale of family and friendship will have you on the edge of your seat.
The world-building is solid, the characters are balanced and so very human. All in all, a strong middle-grade read!
bay_ann4's review against another edition
3.0
Book is a 3 but its message is a 5. Mica is a mineral that is used in makeup, automobiles, electronics, etc. And children are forced to mine for it all over the world. The Authors Note is super important to read to learn more.
vanessasedgwick's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
littlewit's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shksprsis's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
positivelybooked's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars
This book started off great. I was so into it and was loving every second. However, about halfway through, the book picked up the pace and became almost too fast to keep track of. I couldn't tell you a single thing that happened at the end because of this. The world-building and descriptions were great but the rest? Not so much.
This book started off great. I was so into it and was loving every second. However, about halfway through, the book picked up the pace and became almost too fast to keep track of. I couldn't tell you a single thing that happened at the end because of this. The world-building and descriptions were great but the rest? Not so much.
stephanelli's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wraithofbooksandbones's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0