Fortunately, Malala and her friends survived. In 2012, Malala and her two school friends were targeted and shot when travelling home from school one day.
Growing up in a village in the Swat valley in Pakistan Malala and her friends faced persecution from Islamic fundamentalists who believed women should not be educated. Here, in her own voice, she tells of her journey from her early days as a clever school girl to her exceptional life as an international speaker on the rights of girls to get an education. 'The amazing story of Malala's courage and her fight for the education of girls is well known. 'It's a searing and personal portrait of a young woman who dared to make a difference.' - Publisher's Weekly reveals not only her motivations for becoming an educational activist but also the complexities of being well-known yet lonely and the sadness of her refugee family yearning for their homeland.' - The Daily Mail Publisher: Hachette Children's Group ISBN: 9781780622163 Number of pages: 272 Weight: 271 g Dimensions: 198 x 132 x 22 mm MEDIA REVIEWS Now, she is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner.įeaturing updated material, including an exclusive interview with Malala, this book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of change. She was shot point-blank on her way home from school. And on 9 October, 2012, she nearly lost her life for the cause. So she fought for her right to be educated. Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan transformed by terrorism, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. 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.
Written 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. 'Malala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world.' - J.K.
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