Journey with Ahmad and Layla Deen as they embark on one amazing adventure after another. In this special omnibus edition, all four Deen family stories are gathered in one place for hours of non-stop thrills.
In the first story, Ahmad and Layla take a trip with their father to sunny Mexico to learn about the ancient Aztecs. After their father is kidnapped, they learn more about this ancient civilization than they could ever imagine.
In the second story, Layla tries to catch a thief and what she discovers about herself is a lot more than she ever thought possible.
In the third story, Ahmad goes on a class trip to China, but instead of getting a history lesson, he may become a victim of history, along with his annoying roommate. Can he survive?
In the final story, Layla is a young teenager trying to survive her last year of junior high school. Just when she thinks her feelings of isolation are starting to get manageable, the student council decides to have a popularity contest - and her name is mysteriously entered! Find out what happens!

Layla Deen is a teenager in junior high school. She's feeling teenage angst, as well as conflicting acceptance and rejection from her peers. Misconceptions about Islam don't help matters any. What does it take to be popular? This is what we find out in this story of an American Muslim girl negotiating the perils and pitfalls of junior high school. When the "popular girls" arrange a popularity contest, Layla finds herself under pressure as never before. Her world is thrown into turmoil even as she learns things about herself - and others - that she never would have guessed possible.

A Cup of Mint Tea is a collection of short stories to rekindle your spirit, warm your heart, and nurture your soul. Perhaps its best read while relaxing on the couch with a cup of tea in hand. Beyond the captivating stories, the associated thought-provoking lessons provide unique analyses that are sure to prompt mindful contemplation.

In this book, you will find factual stories from time periods ancient to present, yet all encompass timeless lessons for an ageless readership. They are inspirational stories with lessons to reflect upon throughout the day, and are surely to become a refreshing cup of inspirations, a sip of motivation, and a whole pot of reflection.