About the novel
Imagine that a small wish you whisper in a moment of excitement… suddenly turns into reality.
This is the starting point of Mona Kamal's novel, " When Wishes Came True ," where we follow Waad, a girl who spends a lot of time in front of a screen and finds in the Roblox game a world that resembles and occupies her. Between her desire to excel and comparing herself to her classmate Haifa, who has a strong presence at school, her wish grows within her… and then it comes true.
What does it add for young people?
The novel resonates deeply with the world of young adults, capturing their emotions as they are: excitement, anxiety, the desire for self-affirmation, and the questions that arise after every step. With each turn, "Waad" opens a door to a crucial question: how do we truly understand what we want? And how do we calmly choose what suits us, maintaining our self-confidence amidst the pressure of comparisons?
After finishing reading
Ask your son/daughter: “If your wish came true today… what would change?” Then, “What is worth wishing for?”
You will hear answers that will help them prioritize, and turn reading into a heartfelt conversational experience.
Illustrations: Hiyam Safwat adds a warm visual touch, and with the release of Nectar of Books you get a novel suitable for ages 10-16 , light in its language, clear in its idea, and suitable for the shelf of the home library or school library.