Reviews

A Thousand Questions by Saadia Faruqi

beatniksafari's review against another edition

4.0

A heartwarming story of cross-cultural friendship, set in Karachi, Pakistan. Cheers for books that expose young readers to different perspectives!

msghani's review against another edition

5.0

I was born in Karachi but immigrated to the States when I was 2. My family and I used to visit the city frequently because that's where the majority of the Pakistani side of my relatives live. Even I learned new things reading this book! And next time, maybe I'll appreciate Karachi a little more if I return. Really enjoyed Mimi and Sakina's story and budding friendship here!

thenextgenlib's review against another edition

3.0

Set against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan two girls who come from different worlds find a connection with each other one summer.

miszjeanie's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this middle-grade novel; it felt like traveling to Pakistan. Saadia Faruqi writes about two sides of a well-loved city: the wealthy and the poor, and shows that each side may have valid reason to envy the other. In A Thousand Questions, a genuine friendship connects two young girls despite the barriers of status, language, and culture. If you enjoy books set in Asia and the Middle East, books about food or friendship, or those with an exciting dash of mystery and adventure, you’ll love this book!

Read my full review on my blog.

I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

plottwisttravels's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

katieproctorbooks's review against another edition

4.0

This was cute— lots of great things to discuss here like privilege and wealth and education rights.

mindfullibrarian's review against another edition

5.0

Set in Karachi, Pakistan, this is a captivating, unique and important story. And the author’s note is a must read that adds so much to the story - if you’re reading this book out loud, or doing a book talk, maybe lead with the author’s note. Grades 4-6.

texashuneyb's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

crisprtheghost's review against another edition

4.0

now why did a middle grade book make me cry 😭

kaylab's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0