Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning
$14.51
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
12 August 2025
Summary
Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school’s spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones!
Amina Banana’s third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she’s going to prove to her classmates that even if English is an additional language for her, she can take home the gold medal.
If only th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593699164 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593699165 |
| Author: | Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Aaliya Jaleel |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 102g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 8mm |
| Series: | Amina Banana |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
“Once more, Safadi plumbs Amina’s anxieties with a mix of sensitivity and humor. An empathetic protagonist whom readers will be eager to befriend. A moving and thoughtful series addition.” —Kirkus
About The Author
Shifa Saltagi Safadi
SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the National Book Award winning author of Kareem Between, the Amina Banana series, and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature, is a former English teacher, and is passionate about spreading her love of reading and writing through school visits and story-times. Shifa was born in Syria and immigrated to the US with her parents as a young girl. She lives near Chicago with her husband and four children.
AALIYA JALEEL is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator based in Dallas, Texas, who loves illustrating bright, bold color palettes, Islamic and South-Asian inspired patterns, and floral motifs. Some of her past works include the books Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. In addition to being an illustrator, Aaliya also works as a designer for animation.
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