I Am Malala How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
Synopsis
'Malala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world.' - J.K. RowlingWritten by Malala in collaboration with critically acclaimed author, Patricia McCormick, this children's edition tells the remarkable story of a girl who knew from a young age that she wanted to change the world - and did. Her journey will open your eyes to another world and will make you believe in hope, truth, miracles, and the determination of one person to inspire change. Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan transformed by terrorism, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. So she fought for her right to be educated. And on 9 October, 2012, she nearly lost her life for the cause. She was shot point-blank on her way home from school. No one expected her to survive. Now, she is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner.This book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of change.Book details
- Author:
- Malala Yousafzai, Patricia McCormick
- ISBN:
- 9781780622170
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781780622163
- Publisher:
- Hachette Children's Group
- Pages:
- 224
- Reading age:
- 12-16
- Grades:
- Fifth grade
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2021-04-20
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2014
- Copyright by:
- Patricia McCormick
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Biographies and Memoirs, Children's Books, Nonfiction