Glitter of Hope

Author Name: Zia Faisal Ottathayil
 
About the book
For ten-year-old Salama, life in the Abu Dhabi desert is perfect. She has her loving family, but her Truest friend is Reem-the cactus growing by her porch, the silent keeper of all her secrets. But Salama's world is shattered when her family moves to the bustling city, forcing her to leave Reem behind. Her father's promise that she'll soon forget her cactus friend only deepens her heartbreak. Four years later, Salama retums, eager for a reunion, only to finci Reem withered and dead-a victim of the pollution now choking the desert, Heartbroken, she uncovers an ancient family secret a jar of mysterious green glitter and a coded book with the power to heal. When a sprinile of the powder miraculously brings Reen back to life, Salama realizes she holds the key to reversing the damage. With the help of her best friend, Noor, she decodes the book and discovers the powder con tum paren wastelands into thriving forests. Now, Salama isn't just fighting for her cactus-she's on a mission to save the planet, proving you don't have to wait for the world to end to start healing it.