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The Map of Secret Worlds

The Map of Secret Worlds

Ahmed, Aqeel

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 1834232457
ISBN13: 9781834232454
Publisher: 978-1-83423-245-4
Published: Apr 23 2026
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Map of Secret Worlds
Short Summary: The Map of Secret Worlds
In the summer, Lina and Sami stayed with their grandmother in the oldest part of the city at her house. There were small shops, narrow brick buildings, and streetlamps that shined at night like tiny moons. Lina was thirteen years old and loved mysteries, old books, and keeping a blue journal to write down her ideas. Sami loved games, learning how things worked, and seeing things other people didn't see. She was twelve years old. Even though they were different, they really got to each other, and when they were together, even bad days felt exciting.

The house their grandma lived in was old, cozy, and charming. With ivy growing on the fence and stairs that creaked, it was a strange place to live. The square next to the old clock tower was full of people every Saturday for a junk market. Lina loved the market because every old thing there seemed to have a story behind it. From Sami's point of view, it was like putting together a huge puzzle made of lost and forgotten pieces.

They found a strange booth one Saturday between a flower seller and a watch repairman. A quiet woman with bright eyes and a long green scarf owned the shop. There were a lot of strange things on her table, like brass keys that didn't lock, bottles of sparkling sand, and old papers that were tied with ribbon. An old, rolled-up map tied with silver thread was tucked away near the back.

The map looked really cool. It showed well-known parts of the city, like the train station, library, museum, park, and museum. It also had bright golden lines and small signs that looked like doors. It said at the bottom that not all worlds are far away; some are right next to ours. It told them to be brave, be kind, and tell the truth when they got back.

The woman told them that the map wasn't just for people looking for wealth. She said it was for people who were ready to change. At first, Lina and Sami didn't get it. But before the summer was over, they found out that the map would not lead them to riches, but to wonder, bravery, and the city's secret heart.

THE END

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