Starry henna night / written by Mitali Banerjee Ruths ; art by Aaliya Jaleel.

Select an Action

Title:

Starry henna night / written by Mitali Banerjee Ruths ; art by Aaliya Jaleel.

Author:

Ruths, Mitali Banerjee, author.

Jaleel, Aaliya, artist.

ISBN:

9781338799811

9781338799828

9781518283673

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

71 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.

Series:

Party diaries ; 2

Branches

Party diaries ; 2.

Branches (Scholastic Inc.)

General Note:

"Starry lantern activity inside"--Back cover.

Abstract:

Priya is planning a henna night for teenagers. She is excited--but nervous! What do teenagers like?! Priya struggles to come up with a party theme. But once she does, she makes decorations that are out of this world! Will Priya's henna-night party be as awesome as the pangolins it's going to help?

Reading Level:

2-3.

Subject Term:

Parties -- Juvenile fiction.

Parties -- Planning -- Juvenile fiction.

East Indian Americans -- Juvenile fiction.

Henna (Dye) -- Juvenile fiction.

Parties -- Fiction.

East Indian Americans -- Fiction.

Genre:

Diary fiction.

Fictional Work

Fiction. (OCoLC)fst01423787

Fiction.

Romans.

Added Author:

Jaleel, Aaliya,

Available:*

Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Status
Searching... Avon-Washington Township Public Library	Juvenile Intermediate Book Paperback	120791003043440	J I RUT	Searching... Unknown

Bound With These Titles

On Order

Summary

Priya plans a henna-night party that is out-of-this-world in the second installment of this full-color early chapter book series!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

Priya's party-planning business is hired to put together a henna-night party for teenagers! Priya gets more and more nervous as she struggles to find a theme for the party. What do TEENAGERS like?! All she knows for sure is that this party will help save endangered pangolins! So can Priya create a perfect henna-night party or will it be a flop?

With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers!

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

A young entrepreneur faces her toughest challenge yet. Fresh from the success of planning family friend Layla Aunty's birthday party, Priya--elementary schooler and founder of Priya's Parties--is excited (and nervous) to begin her next job: a henna party for Layla Aunty's teenage niece, Tara. When Tara suggests a "galaxy desert" theme, Priya plans out a set of creative DIY decorations and desserts. Priya's support system is essential to the party's execution: Family friends Neda Aunty and Padma Aunty do the henna designs, Priya's grandmother helps her bake the cake, and Priya's best friend, Melissa, lends a hand with making decorations. But while the last party was for adults, this one is for a high schooler and one she doesn't know well--a situation that fills Priya with self-doubt. Will she be able to pull off the perfect party, or will her new assignment be too hard to fulfill? The second volume in the Party Diaries series slightly widens Priya's world, introducing new characters and conflicts, and delving more into Priya's inner life. However, the plot is very similar to that of the previous book, with only the details changed. While the author's subtle characterization shows potential, it remains to be seen whether the series will branch into new territory or remain formulaic. Priya, her family, and most of her family friends are of South Asian descent; Melissa presents White. A predictable but promising second book in a new series. (Chapter book. 7-10) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.