Suffused with the bewitching magic of Muslim folklore, our Children's Book of the Month recounts a thrilling story of underground worlds, legendary treasure and jinn. Here, M.T. Khan gives a fascinating insight into why she was so keen to include jinn.

"Imagine mining mica in narrow, shadowy tunnels at claustrophobic temperatures and with no safety equipment. Then imagine finding a portal at the end of it, leading you into an enchanting realm of pink seas and purple skies – the realm of jinn..."

The Waterstones Round Up: July's Best Children's Books. There's a whole lot of books to get your teeth into this July...Featuring NURA AND THE IMMORTAL PALACE.

Waterstones' Children's Book of the Month is M.T. Khan's enchanting debut, Nura and the Immortal Palace. Steeped in the magic of Muslim folklore, we follow Nura from modern-day Pakistan into the richly imagined underground world of the jinn.

Kirkus handpicks their selection of the best books coming out in July.

Authorfy's author of the week is M.T. Khan. Hear about her magical debut book & download a free extract.

"Meticulous plotting and layered lore elevate Khan’s debut, while Nura and Faisal’s friendship grounds the high-stakes story about burgeoning labor consciousness."