Yasmin the Detective

Yasmin has a mystery on her hands! Nani’s things keep disappearing, and no one seems to know where they’ve gone. Then a science lesson provides a clue. Can Detective Yasmin solve the case?

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. She also writes middle grade novels, such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not A Hero, and other books for children. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, an online magazine of poetry, short stories, and art. Besides writing books, she also loves reading binge-watching her favorite shows and taking naps. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family.

Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured in multiple publications worldwide. He currently lives in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people. When he is not dipping cookies in a cup of tea or staring at blank pieces of paper, he is usually drawing books. One of the books he illustrated is The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz, which won a Newbery Honor and other awards, despite Hatem’s drawings of a farting dragon, a two-headed cat, and stinky cheese.

Interest level: K-2

Reading level: K-2

Part of Yasmin Series. Others include:

Yasmin the Doctor – 9781666331127

Yasmin the Farmer – 9781663959317

Yasmin the Ice Skater – 9781663959324