Almost Sunset
A Graphic Novel
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 18, 2025
In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls "funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family," Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life.
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- Who it’s for
- Ramadan, school, and family life meet in a warm, lightly funny middle grade graphic novel.
- Themes
- Ramadan and faith, Family and community, Tradition and school life
- Genres
- Kids' Comics & Graphic Novels, Muslim Children's Stories, Friendship
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In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls "funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family," Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life. Perfect for fans of Swim Team and Chunky. It's almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up.
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The month of Ramadan has begun, and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework, soccer, and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, it's easier to just...not mention it. As the month stretches on, Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning, feast when the sun goes down, and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month—faith, tradition, school, and fun, too?
Faith and Daily Life
Ramadan, school, and family life meet in a warm, lightly funny middle grade graphic novel.
Come here for
- The busy overlap of Ramadan, school, soccer, and gaming
Expect
- Early mornings, sunset meals, and evenings at the mosque
- Hassan balancing faith, family traditions, and middle school
Where it sits
| Muslim Children's Stories | 82% |
|---|---|
| Kids' Comics & Graphic Novels | 57% |
| Friendship | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Kids' Comics & Graphic Novels
- Family Stories
- Multigenerational Families
- Nonreligious Celebrations
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- Middle Eastern & Arab American Stories
- Muslim Children's Stories
- School Stories
- Friendship
- Authors
- Wahab Algarmi
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 18, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Ramadan and faith · Family and community · Tradition and school life
- Reading lane
- Kids' Comics & Graphic Novels