I have a terrifying superpower. I, Insyirah Abdullah, can see jinn.

Insyirah's calm, orderly world falls into chaos when her proud nenek (grandmother) has a bad fall, and Insyirah and her mother must move back to Malaysia to take care of her.

Her new home holds wild and dangerous mysteries, and while finding her feet, Insyirah discovers a shocking secret: the women in her family can control jinn - powerful, ancient jungle spirits - and, one day, she will inherit one of her own. What's more, her new school is haunted by an evil spirit determined to force her out of Malaysia.

As Insyirah discovers the fascinating ways of the seen and unseen worlds, she finds that risk is everywhere. And when her family situation changes, she must gather all her resilience to overcome unexpected obstacles and make a life-changing decision.
Enchanting, action-packed and mysterious yet also warm and funny, this page-turning middle-grade fantasy announces a fabulous new talent.

Note to Muslim parents: My book is a celebration of Islamic faith and Malay cultural practice through the lens of a neurodivergent Malay child, and not an endorsement of sorcery or magic of any kind. This is a work of fiction.

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How to Free a Jinn is one of the most exciting fantasy adventures I’ve read in years! I absolutely loved it! I had to force myself to put it down every now and then to make it last longer. The book is cozy and warm one minute and has you in goose pimples the next.

It addresses many important social issues in the most gentle and uplifting way so that you are learning without realizing that you are being taught. Through this story, the reader begins to understand the beliefs of the heroine without there being a sense of preaching. Parents will appreciate it for its wholesomeness and youth will enjoy the adventures through unseen worlds and coming face to face with zombies.

Parents who fear the presence of the occult - I assure you there is none! It is as honest and pure as a fictional tale can be. The author has done an outstanding job of remaining faithful to the Truth while weaving an exciting narrative. I eagerly look forward to more books from this incredible author. Every word of praise in this comment is genuine! - Shaykha Mariam Bashar