🔹 Quality Information
- Paper Quality: 70 gsm off-white (Excellent)
- Cover Quality: 260 gsm card
- Printing: Digitally printed with a high-quality finish
🔹 About This Book
The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa Katouh tells the story of Jihad Dabbagh, a Syrian American teenager who has always experienced the world through vivid color, a gift passed down through the women in her family. After her mother's sudden death, Jihad's world turns grey, and she loses her ability to see color at all. Sent to a new school where she faces prejudice for her name and her hijab, Jihad finds comfort in an old sketchbook from Syria, a country she knows only through her mother's memories. As she begins to paint again, her art becomes a powerful way to process grief, reconnect with her roots, and find her voice.
🔹 Why You'll Love This Book
- A heartfelt story about grief, healing, and family bonds
- Explores identity, culture, and belonging with honesty and care
- Beautiful, art-inspired storytelling that feels vivid and personal
- Addresses real issues like prejudice and discrimination with sensitivity
- A powerful coming-of-age journey readers won't forget
- Perfect for fans of emotional, character-driven young adult fiction
🔹 Full Description
Jihad Dabbagh has always seen the world in color, a rare gift shared by the women in her family. But after losing her mother, that color fades into grey, leaving Jihad numb and disconnected from everything around her. When her family sends her to a new school for a fresh start, she instead faces isolation and prejudice because of who she is.
Struggling to cope, Jihad turns to an old sketchbook carved from a tree in her mother's homeland of Syria. Through painting, she begins to process her pain and slowly rediscovers pieces of her mother's story, even as her art starts to attract unexpected attention.
Emotional and beautifully told, this novel explores grief, identity, and the healing power of creativity. It is a moving read for anyone who has faced loss or searched for their place in the world. Order your copy today with fast, reliable delivery across Pakistan.
