{"title":"Khadija Abdalla Bajaber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKhadija Abdalla Bajaber\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that blend rich cultural landscapes with deep human emotions. Her fiction often explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complex interplay between tradition and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect immersive storytelling that paints vivid settings and characters, inviting reflection on both personal and broader societal journeys. Her works offer a thoughtful and evocative experience within the realm of \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-house-of-rust-by-khadija-abdalla-bajaber-9781644450680","title":"The House of Rust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe House of Rust\u003c\/em\u003e, the first Graywolf Press African Fiction Prize winner, is a story of a girl's fantastical sea voyage to rescue her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis enchanting novel tells the story of a Hadrami girl in Mombasa. When her fisherman father goes missing, Aisha embarks on a magical boat made of a skeleton to rescue him. Guided by a talking scholar's cat—and soon crows, goats, and other animals join the conversation—Aisha's journey unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Aisha encounters three terrifying sea monsters. After surviving a final confrontation with Baba wa Papa, the father of all sharks, she rescues her own father and hopes for a return to normalcy. However, upon returning home, things only grow stranger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKhadija Abdalla Bajaber's debut is a magical realist coming-of-age tale, narrated through the lens of Swahili and diasporic Hadrami culture in Mombasa, Kenya. Richly descriptive and written with an imaginative approach and sharp eye for unusual detail, \u003cem\u003eThe House of Rust\u003c\/em\u003e is a memorable novel from a thrilling new voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244595261676,"sku":"9781644450680","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781644450680-the-house-of-rust-1.jpg?v=1788004190"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/khadija-abdalla-bajaber.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}