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How to Free a Jinn

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I have a terrifying superpower. I, Insyirah Abdullah, can see jinn.

Insyirah's calm, orderly world falls into chaos when her proud nenek (grandmother) has a bad fall, and Insyirah and her mother must move back to Malaysia to take care of her.

Her new home holds wild and dangerous mysteries, and while finding her feet, Insyirah discovers a shocking secret: the women in her family can control jinn - powerful, ancient jungle spirits - and, one day, she will inherit one of her own. What's more, her new school is haunted by an evil spirit determined to force her out of Malaysia.

As Insyirah discovers the fascinating ways of the seen and unseen worlds, she finds that risk is everywhere. And when her family situation changes, she must gather all her resilience to overcome unexpected obstacles and make a life-changing decision.

Enchanting, action-packed and mysterious yet also warm and funny, this page-turning middle-grade fantasy announces a fabulous new talent.

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Format

Paperback

Publisher

A&U Children's

Country

Australia

Date

3 September 2024

Pages

288

ISBN

9781761181092

I have a terrifying superpower. I, Insyirah Abdullah, can see jinn.

Insyirah's calm, orderly world falls into chaos when her proud nenek (grandmother) has a bad fall, and Insyirah and her mother must move back to Malaysia to take care of her.

Enchanting, action-packed and mysterious yet also warm and funny, this page-turning middle-grade fantasy announces a fabulous new talent.

Format

Paperback

Publisher

A&U Children's

Country

Australia

Date

3 September 2024

Pages

288

ISBN

9781761181092

Book Review

How to Free a Jinn
by Raidah Shah Idil

by Kim Gruschow, Aug 2024

Insyirah moves from Sydney to live with her nenek (grandmother) in Malaysia. Although she is nervous about such a big change, Insyirah quickly finds friends at her new school. Over delicious canteen food, her new pals share stories of strange things that have been happening on campus. Nenek has always told tales of jinn, and now Insyirah is in Malaysia, she learns her family may be more connected to the unseen realms than she had ever imagined! Plus, as she says, ‘My steady diet of Nenek’s jinn stories, fantasy novels and Studio Ghibli movies makes me a sucker for real-life paranormal mysteries.’

Food takes a starring role in this book; there are generous, mouthwatering descriptions of Malaysian cuisine. Readers who enjoyed Remy Lai’s outstanding graphic novel Ghost Book will really love this book.

This is an exciting and inclusive contemporary tale that explores Malaysian culture, faith and family in a unique way. It’s great to read a cool debut with a courageous and compassionate main character, and with a story so rich in detail. Recommended for ages 10+.