A Young Adult Book For Eid Gifting!

Bismillah,

Earlier this year, I declared that I wanted to sell 20,000 copies of my young adult book The Ducktrinors : Hanifa Book 1. We're half way through the year and to be honest, I have not sold landslide amounts. However, I have six more months to make it happen if it's meant to be insha'Allah! And if I do sell that many copies, I'll reveal my name insha'Allah to y'all :) .

Futhermore, the praises for Hanifa Book 1 have been included in the reprint of the book's early pages:

“...The Ducktrinors is a bit of a mix; sci-fi, romance, crime. I have read many sci-fi books over the years and always found them very imaginative. Papatia has brought in many believable but imaginative futuristic elements to the novel...” — Muslim Mummy

“...Though at times I felt that the things moved ahead too fast and that the author should have warranted us some more details, it was nevertheless a page turner till the end. It was an enthralling read and I would definitely recommend it to all the Harry Potter and Hunger games fans out there! ...” — Munna, Baba & Me

“... The novel is fast-paced and simply yet well written which are plus points for gripping attention of young adult readers.
Enjoyed the character of Dawood and Ali… Hope she won’t leave us hanging for so long to read the next volume of Ducktrinors. Recommending the book for teenagers and readers who never grow old …” — ThinkalolicMom

“This book is one of the most original works of Muslim fiction I have come across. Veering away from the usual, it’s set in a time that is almost the end of the world. It reads very much like a sci-fi novel, with futuristic gadgets and gizmos and incredible technological advances, however there is still a heavy dose of Islamic references. It’s a first book in what promises to be an interesting series. It dares to imagine what Islam might be in the faroff future… — Raising Young Believers

“...THE DUCKTRINORS” combines two powerful genres; the school story and the scientific fantasy. And to a great extent, the author depicts reality by demonstrating an advanced version of the occurrences of this present time. I must confess that I really enjoyed reading this book as I impatiently await the next part. This is definitely a keep for the pleasure of my future adventure – thirsty children. I highly recommend this “must read” for every teenager, young adult and adult alike. I must say that this is the very first attempt at producing an intriguing Islamic science fiction as the book spells utter creativity and ingenuity. I won’t be surprised to see a motion picture of it in future.” — The Rose's Pen

“...The imagination of writer is good and has done quite well in describing the scene for your mind to imagine well. Reading some chapters will remind you of Harry Potter book. I feel the novel is for teenagers and younger audience but I still loved reading it to the child inside my heart...” — A Day Dreamer's Diary

The back cover

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Wassalam,

Papatya*

The Ducktrinors : Hanifa, Book 1 - A Review by Dr. Zaheera Jina

After revealing her Muslim identity and putting her family's life in danger, Hanifa Ducktrinor together with her parents and three siblings have to begin a new life under the Secular rule which is non-religious, brutal and sadistic. Hanifa is tired of running to keep alive and has decided to conquer evil within her school and across borders.
This book is a blend between sci-fi, dark arts and religion. I enjoyed the fast-paced telling of the story and I eagerly anticipated the ending. The Quraanic references build the complexity of the plot. The descriptions in the story were so real and I was drawn into living the experience with Hanifa. I wanted more detail to some of the scenes and I found pauses at times in the text when the story jumped between scenes without definition. 

I drew parallels between the character description of Katniss Everdeen in Hunger Games and Hanifa Ducktrinor - both are courageous young women warriors who fight for their beliefs. 
I believe that stories like these are what we need in present day societies to rattle our consciences and jolt us out of our comfort zones - to gratingly remind us that it is our moral right to take the reigns and make a difference to our lives and to the lives of those around us. 
Hanifa is the woman in all of us, she can be presumptuous, bossy and at times conceited. She is human and experiences emotions of love and attraction - emotions which are real but are often condemned in Islam. However, and of more significance is her facility to rise above her mortal being, to reveal resilience to the struggle and steadfastness to her Islamic beliefs. 
A must read - recommended for both male and female over 18. 

Dr. Zaheera Jina