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Safiyyah's War

Name: Safiyyah's War
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
ISBN: 9781839133138

By Hiba Noor Khan

When her father vanishes, Safiyyah discovers the mosque hides a dangerous secret mission.

gripping inspiring courageous heartfelt

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.8

From 5 readers

What do our readers think of Safiyyah's War? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find Safiyyah brave and relatable, and they enjoy the exciting missions, friendships and message of kindness between different faiths. They also find parts of the wartime story sad, frightening and emotional.

What does the Pageticker team say about Safiyyah's War?

Safiyyah's War is a gripping, compassionate adventure that brings a chapter of wartime history vividly to life. Safiyyah is brave without being invincible, and the story handles friendship, faith and prejudice with real warmth. Best suited to confident readers aged around 10 and up.

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Safiyyah's War about?

In Nazi-occupied Paris, 11-year-old Safiyyah's world is upended when her father is arrested for his secret Resistance activities. Living in the Grand Mosque, she bravely takes on his perilous missions, delivering forged documents and guiding persecuted Jews through the treacherous catacombs to safety. Inspired by true events, this gripping tale highlights courage, compassion, and the power of unity in the face of oppression.

About the author

Hiba Noor Khan is a British author who loves writing exciting and inspiring books for children. She enjoys exploring science, history, and amazing inventions in her stories. One of her popular books is 'The Little War Cat,' which tells a heartwarming tale of bravery and friendship. Hiba hopes her books help children discover new worlds and ideas.

Discussion ideas around Safiyyah's War

Courage: Safiyyah is frightened but keeps helping others. What do you think makes someone brave?

Friendship and trust: How do Safiyyah's friendships change as life in Paris becomes more dangerous?

Faith and kindness: What does the Grand Mosque represent in the story, beyond being a place of worship?

Standing together: Why is it important that people from different backgrounds work together against injustice?

History remembered: Why do you think some acts of bravery become well known while others remain hidden for many years?

Pages

326 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2023

First published

2023

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