Ramadan is coming. Leena is excited about fasting along with her family this year, although she is still too young to fast every day during the Muslim holy month. Leena decides to fast on the day her aunt will be visiting, so that, together, the whole family can share the iftar dinner, eaten when the fast is broken.

Then Leena receives an invitation to a classmate's party, which is being held on that same day. Now she has a dilemma. She doesn't want to miss the party, but she doesn't want to miss fasting either. So Leena decides to go to the party but still fast and not eat or drink. 

But when Leena, who is the only Muslim child at the party, sees her friends enjoying fresh lemonade and chocolate cake, she feels thristy and her stomach starts to growl. She gets tired from the outdoor activities and her head begins to hurt.

Will she keep her Ramadan fast?

Asma Mobin-Uddin's charming story of a young Muslim girl determined to do the right thing is warmly illustrated by Laura Jacobsen.

From the dust jacket