Sadiq and the Desert Star

First Title Value for Searching:

Personal Author:

Nuurali, Siman

Physical Description:

56 pages : col. ill. ; 20 cm.

Series:

Sadiq

Summary:

Sadiq's father is going on a business trip, but before he goes he tells Sadiq a story of the Desert Star, which fits in perfectly with Sadiq's third grade class field trip to the planetarium, and inspires Sadiq to build a simple telescope to study the stars when his father returns.

Subject Term:

Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction

Muslim families -- Juvenile fiction.

Children of immigrants -- Juvenile fiction.

Africans -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.

School field trips -- Juvenile fiction.

Planetariums -- Juvenile fiction.

Additional Credits:

Sarkar, Anjan

Audience/Lexile:

610 L

Publication Info:

North Mankato, Minnesota : Picture Window Books, [2020]

Subject:

Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction

Muslim families -- Juvenile fiction.

Children of immigrants -- Juvenile fiction.

Africans -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.

School field trips -- Juvenile fiction.

Planetariums -- Juvenile fiction.

Families, Muslim

First generation children

Immigrants' children

Second generation children

Excursions, School

Field trips, School

School excursions

School study trips

Study trips, School

Orreries

Planetaria

SAILS ISBN:

9781515838784

9781515845652

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Library	Shelf Number	Shelf Location	Status
Searching... Dartmouth - North	J CHAP NUU	CHAPTER BOOKS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Dartmouth - Southworth	J CHAP NUU	CHAPTER BOOKS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Mattapoisett Free Public Library	JLG NUU	CHILDREN YOUNG READER	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Norton Public Library	JPB NUU	CHILDREN PAPERBACKS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Seekonk Public Library	JPBK NUURALI	1:BEGINCHAPT	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Somerset Public Library	Y NUURALI, SIMAN	CHILDREN FICTION	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Taunton Public Library	J PB NUURALI	CHILDRENS ROOM	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

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 in outer space. But can Sadiq find others who are willing to help him start the space club of his dreams?

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 2--4--After visiting an observatory with his school class, Sadiq and a few of his classmates form a space club. They want to buy a telescope so they can spend more time looking at the stars and planets. When buying a telescope proves too expensive, the children make plans to build one instead. They work together to provide food for the school fundraiser to earn money for supplies to build their telescope. Sadiq's family is from Somalia, and references to the country, language, and traditions are blended into the text. A story told to Sadiq by his Baba (father) inspires his interest in the stars before the field trip. Full-color illustrations, a glossary, facts about Somalia, and a list of Somali terms are included along with activities to extend learning. VERDICT A pleasant, informative read that blends family and STEM themes; recommended for general purchase.--Heidi Grange, Summit Elementary School, Smithfield, UT