Review: Some of Us Are Brave by Saadia Faruqi
Some of Us Are Brave
Saadia Faruqi
Quill Tree Books
Published February 10, 2026
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About Some of Us Are Brave
From the acclaimed author of The Strongest Heart comes a stirring new novel from the perspectives of three very different kids who are navigating the waters of fear and friendship through the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
It’s a humid summer in Houston, Texas, and Yasir is dreaming of being soccer team captain—if only he could get the team bully, Cody, off his back, and maybe impress his sort-of-crush, Mona. Meanwhile, Mona is turning her nightmares into art, and Cody’s home life feels … Continue reading
