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Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning

By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

By Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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May 20, 2025 | ISBN 9780593699164 | 6-9 years

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    About Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning

    Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school’s spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones!

    Amina Banana’s third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she’s going to prove to her classmates that even if English is an additional language for her, she can take home the gold medal.

    If only the formula for winning wasn’t so complicated!

    Make more duaa + study spelling words every day until the spelling bee + write down each word ten times so my hand memorizes it + spell each word out loud ten times + don’t get distracted by anything else! + don’t share your secrets with anyone = WINNER!

    Amina is determined to win, but with a formula that long, how will Amina be able to study, keep up with tasks at home and stay true to her friends – who are also her biggest competition at the bee?

    About Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning

    Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school’s spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones!

    Amina Banana’s third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she’s going to prove to her classmates that even if English is an additional language for her, she can take home the gold medal.

    If only the formula for winning wasn’t so complicated!

    Make more duaa + study spelling words every day until the spelling bee + write down each word ten times so my hand memorizes it + spell each word out loud ten times + don’t get distracted by anything else! + don’t share your secrets with anyone = WINNER!

    Amina is determined to win, but with a formula that long, how will Amina be able to study, keep up with tasks at home and stay true to her friends – who are also her biggest competition at the bee?

    About Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning

    Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school’s spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones!

    Amina Banana’s third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she’s going to prove to her classmates that even if English is an additional language for her, she can take home the gold medal.

    If only the formula for winning wasn’t so complicated!

    Make more duaa + study spelling words every day until the spelling bee + write down each word ten times so my hand memorizes it + spell each word out loud ten times + don’t get distracted by anything else! + don’t share your secrets with anyone = WINNER!

    Amina is determined to win, but with a formula that long, how will Amina be able to study, keep up with tasks at home and stay true to her friends – who are also her biggest competition at the bee?

    About Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning

    Meet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school’s spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones!

    Amina Banana’s third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she’s going to prove to her classmates that even if English is an additional language for her, she can take home the gold medal.

    If only the formula for winning wasn’t so complicated!

    Make more duaa + study spelling words every day until the spelling bee + write down each word ten times so my hand memorizes it + spell each word out loud ten times + don’t get distracted by anything else! + don’t share your secrets with anyone = WINNER!

    Amina is determined to win, but with a formula that long, how will Amina be able to study, keep up with tasks at home and stay true to her friends – who are also her biggest competition at the bee?

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    About Shifa Saltagi Safadi

    SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the author of Kareem Between and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature, teaches ELA at a local middle school, and reviews Muslim books on her blog,… More about Shifa Saltagi Safadi

    About Shifa Saltagi Safadi

    SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the author of Kareem Between and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature, teaches ELA at a local middle school, and reviews Muslim books on her blog,… More about Shifa Saltagi Safadi

    About Shifa Saltagi Safadi

    SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the author of Kareem Between and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature, teaches ELA at a local middle school, and reviews Muslim books on her blog,… More about Shifa Saltagi Safadi

    About Shifa Saltagi Safadi

    SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the author of Kareem Between and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature, teaches ELA at a local middle school, and reviews Muslim books on her blog,… More about Shifa Saltagi Safadi

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    May 20, 2025 | 128 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780593699164

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    May 20, 2025 | 128 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780593699232

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    May 20, 2025 | 128 Pages | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780593699171

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $8.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 20, 2025 | 72 Minutes | 6-9 years | ISBN 9798217071395

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    Praise

    “Once more, Safadi plumbs Amina’s anxieties with a mix of sensitivity and humor. An empathetic protagonist whom readers will be eager to befriend. A moving and thoughtful series addition.” —Kirkus

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