Naheed Hasnat Senzai
Voracious Reader. Stalwart Writer. Intrepid Traveller. Eater of Good Things.
About the Author
I navigated dual cultures, enjoying tandoori chicken and hot dogs from an early age. Born in Chicago, I’ve been a lifelong traveler, experiencing San Francisco, Saudi Arabia, and London for boarding school. Voted
“most likely to lead a literary revolution”
In London for reading comics in class, my diverse journey includes hiking the Alps, road-tripping Mexico, swimming with barracudas, crossing the Soviet Union by train, floating down the Nile, relishing gumbo in New Orleans, and contemplating at the Taj Mahal.
Naheed
Hasnat Senzai
Welcome!
Welcome to the literary realm of Naheed Hasnat Senzai, where stories unfold, and imagination knows no bounds.
“People with a taste for adventure will love the suspenseful and unpredictable plot of this book. It’s a truly inspiring read about courage and family values.”
- Time For Kids
“This lively mystery provides an unusual glimpse into a large, caring Afghan family that is working hard to establish a successful business. The story’s backdrop encompasses local elections and the striking diversity of their community.”
- The Florida Times Union
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Book Reviews
“People with a taste for adventure will love the suspenseful and unpredictable plot of this book. It’s a truly inspiring read about courage and family values.”
- Time For Kids
“This lively mystery provides an unusual glimpse into a large, caring Afghan family that is working hard to establish a successful business. The story’s backdrop encompasses local elections and the striking diversity of their community.”
- The Florida Times Union
“A very good book that is well worth reading.”
- Teen Reads
"The representation of a young protagonist from Syria makes this a solid purchase for middle grade collections."
- School Library Journal
“A book that claims to be full of hope and joy perhaps has never been more accurate as both emotions seem to spill straight off the pages in this absolute triumph of a celebratory anthology. . . any student should be able to pick up this book and learn a great deal about these important cultural festivities.
- School Library Connection
“Senzai’s story has myriad twists and turns, teaching the reader Indian and Pakistani history en route and exposing the devastating dilemma of the street children who are forced to commit crimes to survive. It’s high adventure and an exposure to a world mostly unfamiliar to many young readers.”
- San Jose Mercury
“One-part travel tale and one-part historical reflection, Ticket to India is a fantastic new find for anyone looking to incorporate diverse books into their reading.”
- Reading Nook Reviews
"Senzai (Ticket to India) crafts a harrowing novel about a 14-year-old girl’s flight from war-torn Syria in 2013 that captures the reality of the conflict while illuminating the culture and history of the country. . . . [T]he novel’s taut pacing and memorable heroine result in a gripping and intense story of the traumas inflicted on Syria’s citizens."
- Publishers Weekly
