Mariam Sharma Hits the Road
Mariam Sharma Hits the Road by Sheba Karim, published by HarperCollins on June 5, 2018, is a young adult fiction novel that follows the journey of three Pakistani-American teenagers. The story centers on Mariam, who, after her freshman year of college, plans a summer filled with work and time spent with her best friends, Ghazala and Umar. When an unexpected scandal involving Ghazala arises, Mariam and Umar devise a plan to rescue her, leading to a spontaneous road trip to New Orleans.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, cultural identity, and the challenges of assimilation. As the trio navigates their adventure through a landscape rich with social themes and the complexities of emigration, the book presents a mix of humor and heartfelt moments. With 320 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the meaning of family and belonging while embarking on a journey filled with unexpected twists and personal growth.
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Three Pakistani-American teenagers, on a trip through the land of pork ribs, mechanical bulls, and Confederate flags. It’s going to be quite an adventure.
The summer after her freshman year of college, Mariam is looking forward to working and hanging out with her best friends: irrepressible and beautiful Ghazala, and religious but closeted Umar.
But when a scandalous photo of Ghaz appears on a billboard in Times Square, Mariam and Umar come up with a plan to rescue her from her furious parents. And what could be a better escape than a spontaneous road trip down to New Orleans?
With the heartbreaking honesty of Julie Murphy’s Dumplin’ mixed with with the cultural growing pains and smart snark of When Dimple Met Rishi, this wry, remarkable road-trip story is about questioning where you come from—and choosing the family that chooses you back.
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