Day of Ahmed's Secret Review

The first part of the book "The Day of Ahmed's Secret" is a children book set in Cairo, Egypt. Ofcourse as the titles suggest Ahmeds does have a secret. He plans to tell this secret to his parents but first he must go through a long day in the everyday life of people whom lives in Cairo, Egypt. It is told in the first point of view i believe because for kids and younger readers could relate easier how Ahmed lives in Cairo. It is also vastly illustrated for younger readers to kind of take an understanding of how Cairo looks inside and out. The illustrations are photo-realistic illustrations, which captures the bustle of the crowded marketplace. My favorite illustration are the simplest - pyramids in the distance across a wide desert. The pale colors of the sky seems peaceful after the busy marketplace, and there's a comforting feeling in the cool darkness when the day finally ends. The pictures in the book are quite significant for the reader it gives it an added dimension to what the reader pictures is Cairo. The book does describe how Cairo does look with camels, pyramids etc.. But for the younger reader whom has little or no knowledge at all of what Cairo looks like the images are a great reference for these young readers which in a way is what i think the author tried to do, probably because of its complex descriptions.

I truly believe that the best way to read this book is quite frankly to ask yourself before reading the book "What is Ahmend's secret? It kind off gives you a more interesting perspective because of the awaited answer of his secret. The book is a perfect start off for children that do not really know the history or the significance of the every day life in Cairo, Egypt. For a more mature, older reader the books has plenty to offer because of its many lessons through it, at first not quite visible but if you read it carefully the book has plenty of lessons for the everyday life. Like responsibility, the importance of taking advice from parents, and even the most underrated is patience. Specially how Ahmed is so patient through out the entire day. Its a great read for children and mature readers.