Farah Hajjar is just starting sixth grade at the Magnet Academy when something terrible happens-her house burns down. Even worse, the house fire may be her fault. When her family moves to temporary housing, Farah feels the guilt piling up. Luckily Farah finds comfort in writing, and she channels her energy into starting a creative writing club at her new school. But can Farah convince her new science-focused school to support it?
"This fun series of chapter books by award-winning writer Susan Muaddi Darraj is for readers aged 8-12. The books follows Farah Hajjar, known to her friends as "Farah Rocks", for the literal translation of her last name.
Farah is a smart, courageous Palestinian-American girl who faces common issues like bullies, fights with her best friend, and school anxiety, while also honouring her Palestinian
Middle East Eye, "17 new books by Palestinian writers that are worth reading"
"Farah Rocks is a 4-book early reader chapter book series published by Capstone Books. Farah Hajjar, known as Farah Rocks to her friends, is a smart, funny, and brave Palestinian-American girl. She loves her little brother Samir, Greek mythology, and-yes-her rock collection! Farah faces all of life's challenges: bullies, school drama, and even problems with her best friend."
We Need Diverse Books, "12 Children's and YA Books by Palestinian Authors"
