Huda and Me
Huda and Me by H. Hayek is a lively tale published by Allen & Unwin in 2021, featuring 208 pages in English. This story follows twelve-year-old Akeal and his adventurous younger sister, Huda, as they devise a plan to escape their unpleasant babysitter, Aunt Amel, in Melbourne. With their parents unexpectedly traveling to Beirut, the siblings embark on a daring journey that takes them across the globe, driven by their desire to reunite with their family.
Readers will find a narrative filled with action and adventure as Akeal and Huda navigate their way through challenges and excitement. The story touches on social themes such as prejudice and racism, providing a backdrop to their escapade. As they steal Aunt Amel’s credit card to purchase tickets, the siblings’ bond and determination shine through, making for a fast-paced and engaging read. This edition captures the essence of their journey, inviting readers to experience the thrill of their escapade and the complexities of family dynamics.
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A cheeky, fun, and fast-moving tale of two Lebanese-Australian kids who decide to escape their horrible babysitter by running away…to the other side of the world.
“Huda’s sitting in the airport lounge, fiddling with our tickets. I can tell she’s excited because she has a little smile on her face and she keeps glancing at her pink digital watch. I can’t believe we’re doing this. I can’t believe we’re running away from home. Well, we’re not really running away. We’ll come back. We’re running to our parents. On the other side of the world.”
When their parents have to travel to Beirut unexpectedly, twelve-year-old Akeal and his six siblings are horrified to be left behind in Melbourne with the dreaded Aunt Amel as their babysitter. Things do not go well, and Akeal’s naughty little sister, Huda, hatches a bold plan to escape. After stealing Aunt Amel’s credit card to buy plane tickets to Lebanon, Huda persuades her reluctant favorite brother to come with her. So begins Huda and Akeal’s hair-raising and action-packed journey to reunite with their parents half a world away, in a city they’ve grown up dreaming about but have never seen.
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