About the Book: Adnan Zakir is a talented, left-handed table tennis player dreaming of qualifying for the Ultimate Table Tennis Championship in Florida and celebrating Eid with his cousins. But when an unexpected family tragedy changes everything, Adnan must navigate grief, loss, and the painful decision to give up the sport he loves. In this poignant middle grade novel in verse, award-winning Pakistani author Reem Faruqi explores family, faith, Muslim identity, sibling bonds, healing, and resilience with honesty and warmth. A moving, hope-filled story about coping with loss and finding strength through family, love, and shared memories.