{"product_id":"an-emotion-of-great-delight-isbn-9780062972415","title":"An Emotion of Great Delight","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom bestselling and National Book Award–nominated author Tahereh Mafi comes a stunning novel about love and loneliness, navigating the hyphen of dual identity, and reclaiming your right to joy—even when you’re trapped in the amber of sorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s 2003, several months since the US officially declared war on Iraq, and the American political world has evolved. Tensions are high, hate crimes are on the rise, FBI agents are infiltrating local mosques, and the Muslim community is harassed and targeted more than ever. Shadi, who wears hijab, keeps her head down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's too busy drowning in her own troubles to find the time to deal with bigots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShadi is named for joy, but she’s haunted by sorrow. Her brother is dead, her father is dying, her mother is falling apart, and her best friend has mysteriously dropped out of her life. And then, of course, there’s the small matter of her heart—\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShadi tries to navigate her crumbling world by soldiering through, saying nothing. She devours her own pain, each day retreating farther and farther inside herself until finally, one day, everything changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe explodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Emotion of Great Delight is a searing look into the world of a single Muslim family in the wake of 9\/11. It’s about a child of immigrants forging a blurry identity, falling in love, and finding hope—in the midst of a modern war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of one girl caught between two worlds, a family in crisis, and a love she was never supposed to feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecond Chance Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e He's her ex-best friend's older brother, the one person she's never been able to forget. When he reappears in her life, Shadi must decide if his love is worth the risk of losing everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Raw Coming of Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Navigating a crumbling world is hard enough without the weight of a dual identity. Shadi must forge her own path as a child of immigrants in a country that suddenly sees her as the enemy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnflinching Mental Health Representation:\u003c\/b\u003e Shadi's family is being torn apart by grief and sorrow. With her father dying and her mother self-harming, she tries to swallow her own pain to become one less person to worry about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Pain of a Friendship Breakup:\u003c\/b\u003e Her best friend has mysteriously cut her off, leaving Shadi to face the rising tide of bigotry and her own personal tragedies completely alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eA Very Large Expanse of Sea\u003c\/em\u003e: “A raw yet astoundingly elegant examination of identity, loneliness and family that is unflinching in its honesty and power. Tahereh Mafi holds nothing back—and the reader is better for it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eA Very Large Expanse of Sea\u003c\/em\u003e reads like a beautiful heart—one that shines and aches and yearns, and above all else, one that loves fiercely against all odds. Years from now, you will remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you experienced this. A transcendent story about truth, love, and finding joy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Warcross series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a gorgeous book. It’s tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. Tahereh’s prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you, and this is one of those. I truly loved it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tahereh Mafi, known for her fantasy and dystopian novels, proves a master of the contemporary realistic novel, as well, with\u003cem\u003e A Very Large Expanse of Sea,\u003c\/em\u003e longlisted for a National Book Award. Shirin’s first-person voice bristles with anger, wit and pain. Even as the fraught love story drives the short chapters to a surprising close, Mafi weaves in moments of camaraderie and joy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mafi tackles the life of an American Muslim teenager in the wake of 9\/11 in this visceral, honest novel. Shirin’s sharp, raw voice narrates, and her captivating story opens a window onto a different narrative than the one typically dominating the airwaves after 9\/11. Mafi excels at highlighting the relationships between her characters. Rich characters, incisive writing, and a powerful story will thrill readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Mafi’s] writing is nuanced and smart. Shirin and Ocean’s interactions are palpable, and the discussions and exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in politically charged America will resonate with many teens and will be enlightening for some.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mafi introduces some potent issues around whether passive resistance or confrontation is the better community strategy, and scenes of anti-Muslim aggression are brief but impactful.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mafi returns with another lyrical contemporary novel. An aching, emotional story that touches on various internal struggles of being a child of immigrants.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Listeners beware: Joffrey’s emotional performance might just break your heart… Joffrey’s emotional connection with each character adds layers of authenticity that will resonate with listeners. This audiobook is sure to leave a lasting and memorable impact.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review of audio edition)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mafi takes you places you never anticipate as she demonstrates the many forms of heartbreak and whether they can be healed.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eTo raise empowered and empathetic children, it's crucial we allow them to experience all emotions. That is the case with \u003cem\u003eAn Emotion of Great Delight, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich centers on Shadi, a Muslim girl coming of age in the aftermath of 9\/11, who grapples with grief, loss, and a broken heart. Shadi goes from bottling up all her emotions, to letting herself free by expressing herself. What a model Tahereh Mafi creates for all our young people.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times bestselling author of books including How to Be Antiracist, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, and Antiracist Baby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tahereh Mafi has written a timely, compelling novel about love and family and the remarkably complex nature of religion and faith. \u003cem\u003eAn Emotion of Great Delight\u003c\/em\u003e is as profound as it is beautiful.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatt de la Peña, New York Times and Newbery Medal winning author of The Last Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eMafi follows her National Book Award–longlisted A Very Large Expanse of Sea (2018) with another contemporary young adult novel of striking emotional intensity. Complex and introspective Shadi details her experiences with the specific challenges of Islamaphobia and with more general issues. With masterfully compelling prose, this surprises and ensnares, leading readers to an inevitable but gripping climax. Though there's a feverous feeling throughout the book, there's also formidable nuance in Shadi’s paradoxical and contradictory thought patterns. Emotional implications of great magnitude and stakes that could not feel higher. A bluntly powerful read that shouldn't be missed.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gorgeous and poetic, Mafi is unflinching in her rendering of pain and brutal truths, but also succeeds in weaving a tale that is brimming with heart and honest hope. This is a book I wish I'd had when I was fourteen. I'm so glad young readers will have it now. A truly special story.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJasmine Warga, New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mafi confronts issues of mental health, suicidality, racism, and self-love in ways that will leave readers reacting viscerally and powerfully. Reading this novel is like being dropped straight into the everyday lives of a Muslim family in post–9\/11 America. A simply real story, devoid of clichés, that will leave an indelible mark.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mafi clearly and movingly illustrates how grief can escalate uncontrollably and seep into every facet of life.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mafi’s prose is compelling and unsentimental, giving voice to the universal angst common among teenagers. She handles the timely issues of race and discrimination with skill, highlighting the inaccuracies so often ascribed to individuals of the Muslim faith. Her well-developed characters jump off the page, especially during romantic moments. An emotional, important look at an American Muslim teen’s experience.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mafi seamlessly works in questions of identity, race and Islamophobia [and] taps into the fierceness and passion of first love. The novel’s bittersweet ending will ring true for most, and break the hearts of many.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tahereh Mafi soars to new heights with \u003cem\u003eA Very Large Expanse Of Sea\u003c\/em\u003e. A singular new novel from one of YA’s brightest voices.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A masterfully constructed novel. The characters are beautifully developed and authentic. [Shirin’s] voice is fierce, funny, vulnerable, and honest. Mafi’s novel challenges readers to ponder their own beliefs, assumptions, and actions. And, also reminds us of the captivating bliss of first love.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNerdy Book Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE Shatter Me SERIES:  “Written with precision and a sense of urgency, each chapter a strobe light–like moment in the lives of the teens trying to save their world. The prose moves readers swiftly from crisis to crisis.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tahereh Mafi’s bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion. A thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love, the Shatter Me series is a must-read for fans of dystopian young adult literature-or any literature!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRansom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fast-paced action scenes convey imminent danger vividly. Part cautionary tale, part juicy love story, this will appeal to action and adventure fans.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mafi gives vivid voice to an underrepresented audience in this story. The teens’ rich personalities, desires, powerful emotions and struggles come together to form a memorable work. An outstanding contemporary novel, \u003cem\u003eA Very Large Expanse of Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is a realistic love story that provides a much-needed perspective.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This gripping political romance takes readers into the life of a young Muslim woman trying to navigate high school with the entire world attacking her right to her body and her faith. A moving coming-of-age narrative about the viciousness of Islamophobia and the unwavering power of love in post-9\/11 America.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A contemporary love story with a heartbreakingly realistic portrait of one post-9\/11 Muslim life in the United States. Mafi openly addresses many common misconceptions about Islam and what it means to be a woman of color in the face of racism, showing how differences can be applauded, not feared.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This story holds a mirror up to the ugly reality of religious bigotry. That disturbing truth, however, is offset by a portrait of a strong Muslim teen girl who defies stereotypes on multiple levels. Shirin insists on her right to approach life on her own clear-eyed terms, granting compassion to the deserving and an education to those who need it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cerebral, impassioned, and zeitgeisty... Mafi’s sincerity stands out in full force in her craftsmanship. \u003cem\u003eA Very Large Expanse of Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is timeless in its themes and will continue to affect readers, months after they’ve closed the book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eA Very Large Expanse of Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is the love story you need to read next.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storytide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889486033125,"sku":"NP9780062972415","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062972415.jpg?v=1730231353","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/an-emotion-of-great-delight-isbn-9780062972415","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}