The Pearl Diver Hardcover by Julia Johnson, Patricia Al-Fakhri

It is the start of the pearling season and Saeed, a six year old boy and his father, Abdullah, are setting out for Saeed’s first trip out to sea. Leaving the rest of his family behind on the shore, they join the crew of a pearling dhow and set out to spend the hot summer months on the high seas. Saeed begins to learn to dive, and starts discovering the beauty and dangers of the world beneath the waves. This delightful story was carefully researched from oral and written sources to create awareness into the way of life that sustained the Arabian Gulf right up until the discovery of oil. The winning charm of Patricia Al Fakhri’s watercolours combines with Julia Johnson’s narrative to make The Pearl Diver a perennial favourite with children aged 8 to 12. Publisher: Medina Publishing Ltd (1 Oct. 2019) Language: English Paperback: 56 pages