Mint Girl Reads : More To The Story by Hena Khan

When I first saw the cover of this book, I was captivated. The vibrant colors blended together in perfect harmony. The girls on the cover of the book captured my attention and I found myself wanting to know more about them. That is the reason I started to read More to the Story.

More to the Story is about how sisters, Jam, Bisma, Aleeza, and Maryanm, face a hard time where their dad is in a different country working and Bisma has just gotten diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer. This book is about the relationship between the sisters and Ali, their cousin while they discover themselves.

Jam’s story enraptured me. I loved her passion for journeling and her interesting ideas. I especially love her relationship with Travis and how he keeps shooting down her ideas. Bisma deserves a big round of applause. She managed to stay brave and calm during a hard time for her. Aleeza and Maryanam don’t appear much in the story, but their bond surprises me to no ends.In any fights, it usually ends up being Bisma and Jam vs. Aleeza and Maryanm.

I’ve read many of Hena Khan’s literature before and I’ve always enjoyed them. I especially like how she uses diversity in middle grade fiction. Amina’s Voice will always be one of my favorite books, as I love Amina, Emily, and Soojin’s story.

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Mint Rating

Mint Rating: 4/5 Mints

Mint Girl in Madurai

I jump out of the car and am immediately engulfed in a wave of honks. Madurai is a place I’d visit.

I gaze at the busy streets full of cars, trucks, buses, scooters, and wandering cows. Madurai has busy streets.I count how many cows there are roaming around the streets. When the ride is over, I have counted more than ten! There are many cows in Madurai. The roads are in complete chaos. The cars, trucks, and buses are impatiently for the light to turn green. The people inside the cars seem to be yelling ” Go!Go!GO!Nagaru! Nagaru!Nagura! The people on scooters expertly weave through the crowd, forming their own small line.

Madurai
A shop in the streets of Madurai, India.

I look out at all the buildings. Madurai has many interesting historical buildings.I survey the balconies from inside the car.Many of the balconies have an unique and intriguing pattern on them. I can see many religious places in Madurai. A temple, church, and mosque co-exist. They are built next to each other and show Madurai’s diversity.

I laugh at a cow and its calf wandering through the road. Madurai is a place I’d visit, because of the busy streets and the historical buildings. I also enjoy visiting Madurai, because my family live there.

Madurai
Balcony scene from my car window

Welcome to Mint Girl

Welcome to Mint Girl. This blog launches on my 10th birthday. This is the place I write about books and restaurants. I also share places I travel to. I write this blog so that I can improve my writing skills. I hope Mint Girl makes you aware of all the wonderful books and places I enjoy.

I enjoy traveling, because it helps me experience different cultures and see some beautiful and unique sites. Did you know I’ve lived in three different countries?

Books transport me into a different world and that can be useful when I need my alone time.I like to read realistic fiction and fantasy books.

I enjoy eating out and trying new cuisines,my favorite being Italian. I also enjoy cooking. I find the usual kids menu in restaurants quite boring as it always contains the usuals (pizza, chicken nuggets,mac and cheese)

Dance and music make me happy.

I hope to write here weekly and share a part of my world with you. Please leave me a comment.