  | Marya Khan and the abominable ski trip (Marya Khan) Author: Faruqi, Saadia | |
| Price: $20.48 | ||
Summary:
During a winter break at a ski resort with her friend Hanna and frenemy Alexa, third-grader Marya sets out to find the Abominable Snowman to prove herself to her sister and turn around a seemingly disastrous trip, but discovers that the biggest surprise might be her own.
| Illustrator: | Bushry, Ani |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (09/01/25)
Booklist (11/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 09/01/2025 Gr 1–4—This fulfilling sixth installment of this series follows the ever-enthusiastic adventurer and third grader, Pakistani American Marya Kahn. It's winter break, and all Marya wants to do is drink hot chocolate and have sleepovers with her best friend Hanna—but Marya's "Winter Break of Fun" dreams are foiled when her frenemy, Alexa, invites them both to the very fancy Mountain Valley Ski Resort. Just before the girls head out to the mountains, Marya's older sister Aliyah taunts her about the Abominable Snowman, sparking Marya's determination to prove her bravery by catching the snow monster. Faruqi maintains a strong, sincere voice for Marya; her dramatic flair, spunk, and relentless ambition create laugh-out-loud lines while gently drawing out her real-kid vulnerabilities which will strongly resonate with readers. Marya's internal dialogue is smooth and genuine, further developing relationships with well-loved secondary characters. As with previous titles, the authentic portrayal of a Pakistani family is neatly integrated throughout the plot. Readers don't have to be familiar with the entire series to know and love Marya's world; this title is certainly strong enough to stand on its own, however Marya Khan's fans will appreciate brief callbacks to previous books. Bushry's black-and-white illustrations provide helpful visual cues to Marya's daydreams and challenges, emphasizing both emotional and plot-driven turns in the story. VERDICT Exuberant storytelling through the endearing voice of a headstrong heroine continues the playful legacy of this thoughtful series; returning and new readers will be enchanted by this latest addition.—Morgan Hanrahan - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 11/01/2025 On the first morning of winter break, third-grader Marya Kahn is planning a glorious “Winter Break of Fun” for her best friend, Hanna, and herself, when the doorbell rings. Alexa, a classmate of Marya’s, and Alexa’s aunt are waiting. It soon becomes apparent that Marya’s parents have agreed to let their daughter accompany Alexa and her aunt, along with bestie Hanna, to a ski resort. Hiding her shock and disappointment about her parents suddenly changing her plans, Marya packs for the trip, but she soon makes her own plan. Fans of the previous five volumes in the Marya Khan series will not be surprised that she sets a lofty goal for herself: she will find the Abominable Snowman and prove his existence. With attractive grayscale illustrations and realistic first-person narrative, the book will appeal to children seeking transitional chapter books. Faruqi realistically portrays many sides of kids' relationships family members and friends. Meanwhile, Marya's unexpected trip to a snowy resort offers an interesting change of scene for most young readers as well as the main character. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
