Download or read book Alina in a Pinch written by Shenaaz Nanji and published by Second Story Press. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving to a new city means Alina has to make new friends, and nothing is worse than lunch at a new school. When her grandmother visits, Alina is inspired to help her cook the delicious Afro-Indian meals she’s always loved, but a cruel note from a mysterious lunchtime bully leaves a bitter taste that even Nani’s excellent cooking can’t erase. With an audition for Junior Chef fast approaching and Nani’s wise lessons helping her, can Alina embrace her heritage and convince her classmates that being different is a good thing?