The Pearl (English)

A year after Ahmed's father mysteriously disappeared, their family home has fallen quiet, filled only with memories of happier times. But on the morning of his tenth birthday, Ahmed and his mother receive an invitation too exciting to refuse: a visit to Abu Dhabi's museum to see the world's oldest pearl – eight thousand years old! The moment Ahmed walks through the museum’s shiny glass doors, something feels wrong. Voices call out his name. A mysterious dream that has followed him since childhood feels closer than ever. Then his mother’s pearl necklace starts to glow, as if it is alive! Could the museum be hiding a secret doorway to another time? And could the ancient pearl hold the key to a secret that connects Ahmed to his missing father in ways he never imagined? What follows is a thrilling journey between modern-day Abu Dhabi and a Neolithic village eight thousand years in the past. Racing through golden barley fields, uncovering forgotten mysteries, and discovering echoes of those who came before, Ahmed learns that the greatest treasures are not the ones displayed behind glass, but the bonds of family, memory and love that endure across time. Inspired by the UAE’s remarkable heritage and the real discovery of the world’s oldest natural pearl, this is an unforgettable adventure about courage, belonging, and the enduring hope of finding those we love.

Publishing Date: 2026
Edition: First
Number of Pages: 242
Cover: Paper Back
ISBN: 978-9948-64-399-9