School is tough enough without throwing a hijab intothe mix...Amal is a 16-year-old Melbourne teen with all the usual obsessionsabout boys, exams, chocolate and magazines.She's also a Muslim, struggling to honour the Islamic faith ina society that doesn't understand it.The story of her decision to "shawl up" and its attendant anxieties(like how much eyeliner to wear) is funny, surprising and touchingby turns.Exploring issues of faith and identity with the lightest oftouches, this is a joyful exploration of what it means to be a Muslimteenager "...a bright, articulate heroine true to herself and herfaith. Abdel-Fattah’s fine first novel offers a world of insight..."Kirkus Reviews Look out for Randa Abdel-Fattah's other books: Ten ThingsI Hate About Me and Where the Streets had a name
