'Home Rights'. The Sunduq al-Amani series (Box of Wishes) is by Lebanese author Basma al-Khatib, illustrated by Bilal Basal. The stories cover different personal and social problems, and end with hope. This is a story of Maha, a poor chewing gum seller who sleeps on the sidewalk and dreams of having a house. A salesman gives her a wonderful box that caters to the wishes of children...