All My Rage

A story told from multiple perspectives, spanning generations, this is a tale of family and friendship. Noor and Sam’s friendship is tested when there is a tragedy, and Sam’s choices and Noor’s secrets threaten to drive them apart. Compelling characters and an intricate plot allow readers to engage with complex themes such as generational trauma from the points of view of three different characters and through a multicultural lens, highlighting Pakistani and Islamic cultural and religious traditions. Suitable for senior secondary students, this novel lends itself as a whole-class or literature circle selection, and its unique use of point of view and perspective serves as an example for creative writing lessons.