Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party

Big Plans, Henna Parties, and Lessons Along the Way

Marya's eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can't help herself-she claims that she's having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya's siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents or clean her grandmother's room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throw the best party ever?!

The Marya Khan series:

- (#1)
- Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (#2)
- Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (#3)
- Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (#4)

Title: (Book 1)
Author: Saadia Faruqi
Illustrator: Ani Bushry
ISBN-13: 9781419761171
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Amulet Books
Language: English
Recommended Age: 6–9 years
Themes: Friendship, family, Pakistani culture, birthdays, henna, community, growing up