Aliya to the Infinite City
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Authors: Laila Rifaat
- Language: English
- Book Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
When a mysterious gift arrives that seems to grant her wishes,
Aliya uncovers a secret - she's from a long line of illustrious
time travellers. Whisked off by flying carpet to the Infinite
City in a parallel Egypt, Aliya enrols at an extraordinary academy
where she makes new friends at last. But the threat of magic is
looming ...
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Product code:
9781915026354
A sparkling magical debut, set in a fantastical Egypt
full of flying carpets and mythical creatures!
At home in Cairo, an unexpected gift arrives for Aliya, promising
to grant her greatest wish – to know more about her lost
parents.
To her surprise, she’s whisked off by flying carpet to a
parallel Egypt, where she’s enrolled at an academy for . .
. time-travellers!
But while she’s there, an enemy is watching – a master
of forbidden magic. If they can unlock Aliya’s inherited
talent, they can change history forever . . .
A stunning adventure story for readers aged 9 and up
Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’s
Fiction Competition 2021
For fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace and
The Kingdom Over the Sea
‘An epic adventure packed with richness, history
and a brilliant new magical school!’ ZOHRA
NABI, Author of The Kingdom Over the Sea
