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Manu Sareen

Meet Iqbal Farooq. He lives with his family in Blågårdsgade on Nørrebro, where even the weirdest neighbours are an extension of the family – whether you want it or not.

Iqbal has never been a science genius, so when his school science project spectacularly flops, he and his brother Tariq concoct an experiment that's a little too explosive - and accidentally blow up part of their school! 

Now, it's not just a school detention they're facing; a gang of mischievous crooks are chasing them across the country, causing havoc on their family camping trip and at the Kattegat Center.

With the beautiful Tivoli, the whole of Copenhagen, and even the Queen of Denmark at risk, it's up to Iqbal and his pals to outsmart the crooks.

"Iqbal Farooq and the Black Pierrot" was turned into a movie called "Iqbal and the Secret Recipe" starring Dar Salim, Rasmus Bjerg, and Andreas Bo in 2015.

"Iqbal Farooq and the Black Pierrot" is the ideal read for anyone who's on the lookout for a fun and heartwarming story.

Iqbal Farooq

Meet Iqbal Farooq. He is charming, witty, and adventurous ... and he seems to have this strange ability to always get himself (and his family and sometimes also his neighbors) into trouble.

Former Danish national congress member, Manu Sareen, is the author behind the politically incorrect children’s books about Iqbal and his immigrant family’s life in multicultural Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In November 2007, he received the BMF Children's Book Prize, and in April 2008, he was awarded the Orla Prize for the books about Iqbal Farooq.

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Iqbal Farooq

Iqbal Farooq and the Black Pierrot

Sif Rose Thaysen

Prepare yourself for yet another adventure featuring Iqbal Farooq and his family as Iqbal finds himself involved in a new set of mysteries! 

While on a field trip with school, Iqbal gets onto the trail of a case involving the Youth House, an old and mysterious hunting party called Hubert's Hunting Company, and the Queen's Crown Jewels!

Can Iqbal find the crown jewels and return them to their rightful place?

From stolen goats to excavators on fire, ´Iqbal Farooq and the Crown Jewels´ is the ideal read for anyone who's on the lookout for a fun and exhilarating story.

Former Danish national congress member, Manu Sareen, is the author behind the politically incorrect children’s books about Iqbal and his immigrant family’s life in multicultural Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In November 2007, he received the BMF Children's Book Prize, and in April 2008, he was awarded the Orla Prize for the books about Iqbal Farooq.

Iqbal Farooq and the Crown Jewels

Put on your santa hat and embark on a journey to save the spirit of Christmas! 

It's the season of joy, and Christmas cheer is spreading all around Iqbal's home in Blågårdsgade. But something strange is afoot in Copenhagen...

Overnight, the city's Christmas decorations vanish, and the enormous Christmas tree at town hall disappears without a trace. This Christmas mystery is too intriguing for Iqbal and his brother Tariq to resist. 

When they learn that an old acquaintance has just been released from Vestre Prison, they can't help but suspect he's linked to these festive thefts...

A Christmas calendar book in 24 chapters in the series about the delightful family Farooq from Blågårdsgade, Nørrebro.

Former Danish national congress member, Manu Sareen, is the author behind the politically incorrect children’s books about Iqbal and his immigrant family’s life in multicultural Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In November 2007, he received the BMF Children's Book Prize, and in April 2008, he was awarded the Orla Prize for the books about Iqbal Farooq.

Iqbal Farooq and the Christmas Piggery