Safiyyah's War

Written with rich detail about Paris and Islam, [Safiyyah’s War] is a vivid tale of people finding courage, connection and empathy for each other * The Sunday Times *
A heartfelt and tragically timely paean to religious tolerance * TLS, Best Children’s Books of 2023 *
This story of heroism, shared humanity and hope cherished against long odds is so beautifully written it will be hard for any reader of 9+ to forget * Guardian *
Luminous prose… a riveting read for children and adults alike * New York Times *
Perfect reading for fans of Katherine Rundell and Emma Carroll, Safiyyah’s War is a riveting, deeply poignant period novel – Waterstones, July’s Best Children’s Books 2023
A lyrical, spiritual book * Jewish Chronicle *
Safiyyah’s War has the soul of a classic and the urgency of a story for our times. A tale of tolerance, unthinkable bravery, and heart-in-mouth true events. I loved this book. – Kiran Millwood Hargrave
All at once, Safiyyah’s War broke my heart and filled me with immense hope. With its unforgettable characters and exquisite storytelling, this really is an extraordinary book – A F Steadman
Safiyyah is a protagonist I was rooting for all throughout; a lovely, kind-hearted girl whose story filled me in turns with despair and joy. This book shines through with kindness and empathy at its very heart – Nizrana Farook
This story of extraordinary bravery, based on little-known events, is both inspiring and uplifting * The Bookseller, Editor’s Choice *
A must-read distinguished by its powerful plot and poignant writing * Kirkus, starred review *

Hiba Noor Khan’s first novel Safiyyah’s War won the Indie Book Award and the Jhalak Children’s & YA Prize.

Hiba is a physics teacher and a recent Global Diplomacy graduate. She has worked for The Children’s Society as a Refugee Advocate and for the United Nations IOM on international development projects. She’s also delivered humanitarian aid in Syrian refugee camps and worked on reforestation initiatives in Tanzania.

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