Written by Hanna Alkaf
I really LOVE this book. First, I really like that this is about a girl who is like me – Muslim and from the same culture. It is also so interesting because it is full of surprises, which keeps you extremely entertained. It is almost like watching a movie. The theme of this book is: people can change, so give them a second chance.
This story is about a girl named Alia. When her sister comes back home a lot of bad things keep happening. Her sister seems to cause the problems and fights in their home. This made Alia hate her sister. After awhile, Alia discovers (spoiler alert!) that her sister has been possessed by a Jinn. (A Jinn is a ghost or devil.) Once Alia learns what is going on, she is able to forgive her sister and they grow very close. When Alia’s sister moves, she leaves an important message: Do not forget me. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
Reviewed by Layla Atif, Student, Jim Bridger Elementary
Review shared in April 2025
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Tales from Cabin 23: Night of the Living Head
Written by Hanna Alkaf
Balzer & Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
210 pages
Release Date: August 27, 2024
ISBN: 9780063283947
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
