Silverbrook Yumna and the Golden Horse

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What is Silverbrook Yumna and the Golden Horse about?

Thirteen-year-old Yumna lives in a quiet town where nothing much happens—until her friends begin sneaking into the woods at night. There, she discovers that Kareem can transform into a golden horse, Sami can touch fire unharmed and her cousin Nafisa has developed a mysterious power. When Kareem disappears and the secretive Maidstone family arrives, Yumna starts asking questions. As danger closes in, she must bring her friends together, uncover the truth and prove that an ordinary girl can be a hero.

About the author

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a talented writer and engineer who loves telling stories about adventure and discovery. She is well known for her exciting book 'You Must Be Layla', which follows a clever girl starting at a new school. Yassmin enjoys inspiring young people to be curious, kind, and confident in themselves.