2018 HBKU Press Qatar

MISCHIEF DIARY

15 Funny Tales Based on Real Events

Genre: Young Adult, Humor & Short Stories

​Mischief Diary, a collection of fifteen short stories ‘based’ on real events, is not your average Young Adult book. Funny, powerful, intense, and simultaneously lighthearted, Mischief Diary takes readers on a journey that addresses different issues with humor and laughter as guides.

Paperback:

• Kuwait: Request a copy here​​

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REVIEWS

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“I could not stop smiling once I started reading it.” 
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Amina Nasir (Goodreads Review)

​“Absolutely loved this book, the moment I picked it up I just couldn't put it down.” 
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Jacqui (Goodreads Review)

“Mischief Diary is entirely refreshing from beginning to end.” 
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Yasmine El Charif (bazaar magazine)

“So much fun to read! Loved her sense of humor throughout the book.” 
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Mona (Goodreads Review)

​“Witty, hilarious, and poignant, Faris's accounts of her childhood and young adulthood had me in stitches at some points and in almost-tears at others.” 

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Rawa (Goodreads Review)

“Mischief Diary is one of the few books that really deserve acclaim for providing insight into the funny side of growing up in Kuwait.” 
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Ramona Crasto (Kuwait Times)

“This was genuine humor that, for me, is usually hard to find in books. The absolute best part was that I could actually RELATE to the stories, which is rare.” 
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Ayesha (Goodreads Review)

​“This was such a refreshing read, the lighthearted humor and dramatic dialogues were my favorite parts!” 
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Huda (Goodreads Review)

“Completing this book, you actually re-discover and appreciate your childhood.” 
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Mohammed Amin  (Goodreads Review)

“The book made me laugh, made me sad, made me see through the eyes of a precocious child. I can't wait to see her journey continue into adulthood. [Though I feel she is a bit hard on Virgos.]” 

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anastascia (Amazon Review)

For more reviews, check out the book's GoodReads Page

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DO YOU TEACH ENGLISH LANGUAGE OR LITERATURE IN KUWAIT?

Consider inviting me to your class to read a story from Mischief Diary and talk about creative writing and memory. 

• Mischief Diary is the first Kuwaiti young adult work of fiction in English.
• Nada Faris is a writer from Kuwait who received in 2018 an Arab Woman Award for her impact on creatives in the country.
• This book hasn’t been available in paperback format since 2018!

For my Events Kit, CV, or Resume, please visit the booking page.

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Download this Info Page to share with your school administration. 

Salome Stranger reading from Mischief Diary​

Links

• ​REVIEW: Kuwait Times, “Mischief Managed.”
• REVIEW: bazaar magazine, “Finding Magic in Mischief: Nada Faris’s Mischief Diary Is A Must-Read For All Ages.”