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What a delightful read this book is! “Alya the Pathmaker” will inspire young (and not so young!) readers in many different ways. I work closely with Y7 children and I know that Yasemin’s approach to scifi/fantasy will engage her readers’ emotional intelligence as well as their intellectual curiosity and will open new ways of looking at the world. Imagine being given a mysterious stone cylinder by your mum – who is no longer alive – and being followed around by not so nice adults who clearly have their own agenda. Alya has to work out herself how to open new pathways into different worlds and cultures. She is curious, resilient and knows the value of friendship. In my school I teach an “Introduction to Language” course and we send the students to the British Museum every year to find out about the history of writing systems and alphabets. Exploring cuneiform is always very stimulating for them. I know that Yasemin is writing a sequel…. Will the stone cylinder let Alya unravel all the secrets and, most importantly, will she see her mum again? I can’t wait.

Very original story. I like the fact that it is not another story about magic or witches. It teaches children about science, technology, programming and history – real facts! It is very fun and the story flows beautifully. My 9 years old finished it in one weekend. She loved it. I think Alya is a great role model for any young girl.

Alya the Pathmaker is a wonderful children’s book full of excitement and adventure. It is about a nine year old girl who lives with her dad in London. One morning, her dad gives her a stone cylinder that belonged to her late mother. That moment changes Alya’s life as she and her best friend, Ben, embark on a quest to find the mystery behind the stone cylinder. The storyline is gripping and beautifully woven into Alya’s feeling about the loss of her mother. As Alya and Ben travel across the universe, they explore space, learn codes and meet robots and beasts. I can’t wait for the next book!