Ali the Great and the Market Mishap

Ali Tahir loses something important at the market—his brother!

Who’s hungry? Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to stock up on snacks. So much to see! But what Ali can’t see is Fateh.… Where did he go? Will Ali’s quick thinking save the day? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it!

Interest Level: K-2 / Reading Level: Ages 5-8

Other Titles Available in this Series:

- Ali the Great and the Dinosaur Mistake

- Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise

- Ali the Great and the Paper Airplane Flop

About the Author

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. Author of the Yasmin chapter book series, Saadia 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, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family.

About the Illustrator 

Debby Rahmalia is an illustrator and artist based in Indonesia with a passion for storytelling. She graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology. She was encouraged to pursue her dream after she had her first baby and has been illustrating ever since. She enjoys creating enchanting illustration with whimsy, wit, and charm to provide diverse works that showcase an array of cultures and people. Taking inspiration from the arts, great thought-leaders, and childhood wonder, Debby hopes to entertain young readers and adults with her illustrations. Her clients include Penguin Random House, Albert Whitman & Co, Roaring Book Press, Oxford University Press, Macmillan Children, Scholastic, Capstone, Ladybird, and many more. When she’s not drawing, she spends her time reading the book she illustrated to her daughter or singing and dancing with her.