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Ali the Great and the Paper Plane Flop

Name: Ali the Great and the Paper Plane Flop
ISBN: 9781398252967

By Saadia Faruqi

Ali’s brilliant paper plane is beaten—can he discover what went wrong?

funny · heart-warming · relatable · playful

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Ali the Great and the Paper Plane Flop about?

When rain keeps everyone indoors at break time, Ali Tahir shows his friends how to fold brilliant paper planes. Soon, an exciting contest is under way to see whose plane can fly the furthest. Ali is certain his expert design will win, but the results leave him baffled. Can he work out what went wrong, stay positive and enjoy the competition? A funny story about friendship, trying your best and discovering that even experts can have an unexpected flop.

About the author

Saadia Faruqi is a popular author who loves writing stories about friendship, family, and exciting adventures. She is best known for her Yasmin series, which follows a clever young girl as she solves problems and learns new things. Saadia hopes her books inspire children to be curious, brave, and kind.

Pages

27 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2024

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