Sadiq
18 total works
Sadiq's big sister, Aliya, was recently cast in a community theatre musical. When Sadiq and his friends hear her practising, they decide to put on their own play for their friends and family. Sadiq volunteers to be the director, but when he makes decisions without his friends' input, everyone starts to get annoyed. Can they resolve their issues before the big performance?
Lately it seems to be raining constantly, making it difficult for Sadiq to play outside. When the librarian at his school starts a building club, Sadiq and his friends decide to join. They're tasked with building a city model designed to withstand a natural disaster. Inspired by the flooding happening in their own community, can Sadiq and friends come up with a solution?
After a hiking trip to a nearby park, Sadiq is inspired to start an Exploring Club. When a neighbour asks the club to create a scavenger hunt, the kids are excited! But before they can lead others on a nature expedition, they'll have to do some exploring of their own.
It's Ramadan! In the spirit of the season, Sadiq and his friends want to give back to their community. The friends band together to raise money to build a new school for children in Somalia. They decide to put on a community iftar as a fund-raiser, but not everyone agrees where their efforts should be spent. Can they find a way to work together?
When Sadiq's father leaves on a business trip, he worries he'll miss his baba too much. But Baba has a story for Sadiq: the story of the Desert Star. Learning about Baba's passion for the stars sparks Sadiq's interest. But can Sadiq find others who are willing to help him start the star club of his dreams?
When a neighbour can't take care of his garden because of an injury, Sadiq's parents volunteer him to help out. Sadiq is frustrated. He'd rather be playing video games or soccer with his friends! To make it more fun, Sadiq gathers together some friends to help. But can they care for their neighbour's garden and have fun at the same time?
Sadiq's class is the only one in school with no classroom pet! Not only that, but Sadiq has never had a pet of his own. So Sadiq gathers some classmates to help him solve this problem. What kind of pet would be perfect for their class? A lizard? A bunny? A parakeet? Soon it's up to Sadiq and friends to convince their teacher that they have found the perfect pet match.
Sadiq's parents suggest he takes up running. From the start, Sadiq has a bad attitude about Run Club. Can his coach convince him that being tough and competitive doesn't always mean tackling and hitting?
From debut author Siman Nuurali comes fun-loving eight-year-old Sadiq and his lively Somali-origin family. Sadiq has many interests, from soccer to video games to cooking (and eating!) samosas. But he's always ready to try something new! In each book, Sadiq shares a new hobby with friends and neighbours. A natural connector and friend to all, Sadiq invites readers in on the fun of starting clubs and making friends.