Boy vs Girl – YA Novel on Identity & Faith by Na’ima B. Robert

Boy vs Girl by Na’ima B. Robert is a compelling young adult novel that follows 16-year-old Pakistani-English twins, Farhana and Faraz, as they navigate faith, family, and identity in modern Britain. While Farhana yearns to wear the hijab and live up to her Islamic beliefs, Faraz falls in with a street gang, struggling to balance his spirituality with the pressures of his surroundings. As Ramadan approaches, both siblings confront their choices: Farhana faces her mother’s disapproval, and Faraz risks everything in his quest for respect. Through humor, tension, and heartfelt moments, Robert explores themes of gender, faith, honor, and the complexities of growing up Muslim in the West.

From Author:

Na’ima B. Robert is a British-Zimbabwean writer and former educator. Born in Leeds and raised in Zimbabwe, she converted to Islam in 1998.

Frances Lincoln

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