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Ali the Great and the Robot Meltdown

Written by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia
Published by Picture Window Books

Ali and his classmates build robots, but will competition lead to a meltdown?

Ms. Alex brings out the makerspace cart, and the class is excited to build robots! But competitive Ali wants to make it a contest, and his fuse runs short when things fall apart. After his meltdown, can Ali save the day—and his friendships—with a teamwork solution?

Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it!

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Primary ISBN: 9781484692028
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 05 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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