Ms. Marvel stumbles upon a mystery that takes her from Jersey City to Lahore, Pakistan, and back again on a chase for a magical artifact in this enchanting adventure from Saadia Faruqi.
Kamala Khan is Jersey City’s premier super hero, Ms. Marvel! She’s stretched between going to the mosque, posting Avengers fanfic on the internet, and fighting crime.
But then a clash ends with a pair of priceless spectacles in the wrong hands—Ms. Marvel’s! Now she’s on a mission to return them to where they belong… once she’s figured out where that is. A mysterious new bad guy drops hints at magical secrets the spectacles hold, setting Ms. Marvel on a quest to Lahore, Pakistan. It’s the trip of a lifetime, seeing the land of her father’s youth, but Kamala is forced to grapple with a major decision when the choice between right and wrong isn’t so clear.
Action-packed and fast-paced, this epic adventure from the Marvel universe is a beautiful exploration of the Pakistani American experience through the eyes of an inspirational super hero.
"An earnest and culturally grounded take on Ms. Marvel." —Kirkus Reviews
"Love a good heist? This... is fresh and timely.” —Teen Vogue
"A fast-paced adventure that will please Marvel fans and readers seeking books that center South Asian characters. Faruqi’s (The Strongest Heart) book ticks all the boxes for readers seeking a fun, action-packed story.” —School Library Journal
Ms. Marvel stumbles upon a mystery that takes her from Jersey City to Lahore, Pakistan, and back again on a chase for a magical artifact in this enchanting adventure from Saadia Faruqi.
Kamala Khan is Jersey City’s premier super hero, Ms. Marvel! She’s stretched between going to the mosque, posting Avengers fanfic on the internet, and fighting crime.
But then a clash ends with a pair of priceless spectacles in the wrong hands—Ms. Marvel’s! Now she’s on a mission to return them to where they belong… once she’s figured out where that is. A mysterious new bad guy drops hints at magical secrets the spectacles hold, setting Ms. Marvel on a quest to Lahore, Pakistan. It’s the trip of a lifetime, seeing the land of her father’s youth, but Kamala is forced to grapple with a major decision when the choice between right and wrong isn’t so clear.
Action-packed and fast-paced, this epic adventure from the Marvel universe is a beautiful exploration of the Pakistani American experience through the eyes of an inspirational super hero.
Praise
"An earnest and culturally grounded take on Ms. Marvel." —Kirkus Reviews
"Love a good heist? This... is fresh and timely.” —Teen Vogue
"A fast-paced adventure that will please Marvel fans and readers seeking books that center South Asian characters. Faruqi’s (The Strongest Heart) book ticks all the boxes for readers seeking a fun, action-packed story.” —School Library Journal
