A Thousand Nights: (A Survival Fantasy Inspired by Arabian Nights and Muslim Folklore, Featuring Stories of Refuge, Hope, and Resilience) by Intisar Khanani, Nafiza Azad
on September 8, 2026
ISBN: 1536241547
Genres: Adventure
Format: Chapter Book Fiction, Young Adult
Source: MSL Book Review
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“A Thousand Nights” is a young adult anthology edited by Nafiza Azad and Intisar Khanani. A group of young refugees swap stories on a dangerous journey. This book features stories from Muslim women authors. The stories feature folklore from various Islamic societies. The stories have themes of strength and grit and while some tales are more interesting than others, they all play a part in the overall journey. This is a recommended purchase for YA anthology collections.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.