Genie Meanie
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2021
- Category
- Bullying, Friendship, Asian
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459824003
- Publish Date
- Feb 2021
- List Price
- $9.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459823983
- Publish Date
- Feb 2021
- List Price
- $7.95
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Description
When eight-year-old Kiara discovers that her recently deceased grandmother left her a genie, trapped in a bottle of garam-masala, she’s elated.
She’ll be a modern-day Aladdin and have someone to do her bidding. And Kiara could really use a little magic. Third grade is just about to start and she’s spent the summer worried about being in class with Matt, a bully who seems to have nothing else to do but make Kiara and her best friend Bai’s lives miserable. Unfortunately, the genie has decided he's on vacation after working for ten thousand years and is looking for someone to do his bidding. A battle of wills ensues, and Kiara realizes that you don’t really need magic to solve your problems.
About the authors
Mahtab Narsimhan is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including Silver Birch Award winner The Third Eye. Her novel, The Tiffin (Dancing Cat Books, 2011), was nominated for numerous awards in Canada and was recently published in the United Kingdom and Taiwan. Mission Mumbai is her publishing debut in the United States. Mahtab is a native of Mumbai, India, and lives in Toronto, Canada. Visit her online at www.mahtabnarsimhan.com.
Mahtab Narsimhan's profile page
Michelle Simpson grew up in the woods of Niagara Falls, Ontario and still resides there today. She is a full-time freelance illustrator, focusing mainly on children's publications, and holds a BAA in illustration from Sheridan College. Michelle has worked as a concept artist at KeyFrame Animation for kids cartoons such as Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate (Season 2) and Tee and Mo (Season 1). She is the author of Night Festival: A Silent Picture Book and Monsters In My House which was short-listed for the Canadian Self Publishing awards in 2014. Michelle has also illustrated Hanukkah Harvie vs. Santa Claus by David Michael Slater and Back Home by Shaista Kaba Fatehali. Michelle draws her inspiration for her artwork from nature, animals and folklore.
Awards
- Commended, BC Books for BC Schools
Editorial Reviews
“A fun read that tackles adversity and bullying in a relatable way for young readers.”
School Library Journal
“An important story about bullying.”
Kirkus Reviews
“If a teacher is looking for something new and different to read to their class about bullying, friendship, and resilience, then give Genie Meanie a go. Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Other titles by Mahtab Narsimhan
Today I Am
10 Stories of Belonging
The Boy and the Banyan Tree
Vive le poulet!
Careful What You Wish For
Project Bollywood
Valley of the Rats
Mission Mumbai
A Novel of Sacred Cows, Snakes, and Stolen Toilets
You and Me Both
Embrace the Chicken
Mission Mumbai: A Novel of Sacred Cows, Snakes, and Stolen Toilets
A Novel of Sacred Cows, Snakes, and Stolen Toilets
Other titles by Michelle Simpson
Jordan and Max, Field Trip!
I Can See You
Talloqut: A Story from West Greenland
English Edition
Takuttaaqtagit
Inuinnaqtun
The Dancing Trees
Jordan and Max, Showtime
Palluq and Aksaajuq Help Their Anaana
Inuktitut Edition
Numiqtut Napaaqtut
Inuinnaqtun
Palluq and Inuluk Go Hunting with Their Ataata
English Edition
