Malala - My Story Of Standing Up For Girls Rights
The extraordinary true story of a young girl's courage in the face of violence and extremism, and an incredible testament to what can be achieved when we stand up for what we believe in. This illustrated adaptation of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai's bestselling memoir, I Am Malala, introduces readers of 7+ to the remarkable story of a teenage girl who risked her life for the right to go to school. Raised in a changing Pakistan by an enlightened father from a poor background and a beautiful, illiterate mother, Malala was taught to stand up for her beliefs. When terrorists took control of her region and declared that girls were forbidden from going to school, Malala refused to sacrifice her education. And on 9 October 2012, she nearly paid the ultimate price for her courage when she was shot on her way home from school. The book follows Malala's incredible journey to recovery in the aftermath of the attack, from the life-saving surgery she receives in a Birmingham hospital to her reunion with her family and their eventual relocation to England. Today Malala is a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest ever person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Her story of bravery and determination in the face of extremism is more timely now than ever. * This is an abridged, illustrated chapter book edition of I AM MALALA (Malala's bestselling young adult memoir), made suitable for readers aged 7 and up. This edition features black and white line art and age-appropriate extra content after the main text. *
Hootworthy or Not?
🦉 Owl Be Reading Review: Malala – My Story of Standing Up For Girls’ Rights 📖 Hoot Factor – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was an inspiring story! Malala’s bravery was incredible, and it made me appreciate how important education is. 🎨 Owl-some Illustrations – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ There weren’t many, but the words made me feel like I was right there with Malala. 💡 Little Owl’s Takeaway – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone deserves an education, no matter where they live. 💬 Hoot or Boot? – 4/5 Hoots – A good read! An important and inspiring book!
Luna F.
Information
Author
Malala Yousafzai
Illustrator
Patricia McCormick
Publisher
Wren & Rook
Number of Pages
400
Publish date
1 Nov. 2018
Classification
Non-Fiction
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