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When Farah, a twelve‑year‑old from the Upper East Side, and her best friends are pulled into the mechanical board game The Gauntlet of Blood and Sand, they find themselves in a massive puzzle resembling a giant Rubik’s cube. The game’s cruel architect has trapped not only them but also Farah’s baby brother Ahmed and other players. With time running out, the trio must solve impossible challenges and defeat the mastermind to escape and free everyone ensnared in the deadly contest.
The story blends action‑adventure with supernatural mystery, spotlighting themes of friendship, courage, and ingenuity. It portrays a diverse Middle‑Eastern family living in New York, offering a vibrant backdrop for a high‑stakes quest that tests the limits of teamwork and resilience.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Karuna Riazi
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