2018 HBKU Press Qatar
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MISCHIEF DIARY15 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:
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REVIEWS
“I could not stop smiling once I started reading it.”
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Amina Nasir (Goodreads Review)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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anastascia (Amazon Review)
For more reviews, check out the book's GoodReads Page
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.
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Salome Stranger reading from Mischief Diary
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