Rashid and the Haupmann Diamond

By Hassan Radwan

Rashid and his friends Gary and Chris witness a robbery at Miss Wilson's house, but the police find no evidence of a break-in. The boys' investigation leads them to the death of a Royal Air Force pilot during the Battle of Britain and an old map marking the location of a precious diamond. They also discover, however, that they are not the only ones searching for the diamond. Throughout the story, we learn about Rashid and his family and some of the tensions Muslim families face in the modern world. We also see how Islamic values can be applied to everyday life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0021I8542
• ISBN13: 9780860373575
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Islamic Foundation
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Hallmark for Islamic Kids' Fiction

RASHID AND THE HAUPMANN DIAMOND is perhaps the best of its kind: a book that illustrates the way Muslims live (especially Muslim kids, who are the audience for this book) while telling a good story. Rashid and his friends get mixed up in a mystery involving their elderly neighbor's father, rumored to have been shot down in WW2 with an incomparable diamond in his grasp. Will they uncover the truth? Can they, without being caught by faceless foes who seem to be surrounding them at every side - while keeping in touch with Rashid's religious beliefs? Great story. Great book. See companion novel RASHID AND THE MISSING BODY for more of Rashid's adventures with his friends; I wish there were more in the series.