KEY SELLING POINTS: Alina in the Deep is the sequel to the award-nominated Alina in a Pinch. Finalist for two readers' choice awards: the Forest of Reading's Silver Birch Express Award and the Hackmatack Award. An early reader chapter book series with relevant themes: the first book centred on Alina being the new girl in school and dealing with a class bully, this book shows Alina dealing with feelings of jealousy and insecurity towards her visiting cousin. Nanji makes sure that the Alina series is full of details relatable details for readers who share her South Asian heritage. Reflects contemporary issues in an accessible way of kids overcoming cultural differences in order to understand each other. Alina learns to reflect on her own behaviour and why she is treating her cousin this way. The book features playful, black and white spot illustrations from artist Beena Mistry.