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by Malala Yousafzai (Author), Sarah J. Robbins (Adapted by)
A chapter book edition of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai's bestselling story of courageously standing up for girls' education.
Malala's powerful memoir of risking her life for the right to go to school is now abridged and adapted for chapter book readers.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 what she believes. Her story of bravery and determination in the face of extremism is more timely than ever.
In this edition, Malala tells her story in clear, accessible language perfect for children who are too old for Malala's Magic Pencil and too young for her middle-grade memoir. Featuring line art and simplified back matter, Malala teaches a new audience the value of speaking out against intolerance and hate: an inspiring message of hope in Malala's own words.
Author Biography
Malala Yousafzai, the educational campaigner from Swat Valley, Pakistan, became the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at age seventeen. Malala champions universal access to quality education through the Malala Fund (malala.org).
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 09, 2018
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 3
