I enjoyed this book HIGHLY and it's now in my top ten. I normally don't read biographies but this,and Malala,are completely amazing. You have to read this!
I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
By Malala; Lamb, Christina Yousafzai
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 9 - 12 | Grades 10 - 9 | Z | 7.1 | n/a |
A MEMOIR BY THE YOUNGEST RECIPIENT OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
"I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday."
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive.
Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At sixteen, she became a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.
I AM MALALA is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.
I AM MALALA will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.
"I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday."
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive.
Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At sixteen, she became a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.
I AM MALALA is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.
I AM MALALA will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN-13: 9781474602112
ISBN-10: 1474602118
Published on 10/2/2015
Binding: Paperback
Book Reviews (17)
I have not read this book yet but I just got it and can not wait to read it. It sounds like a very interesting book about a VERY brave girl.
After reading this book I will never complain about going to school again! A fantastic book, read it!
very inspiring book
I am reading this book right now and my spine is tingling. Malala is a girl that stood up to the Taliban. The Taliban believe that girls should not get any education. Malala fought for her education, and was shot by the Taliban. This was a true story, I believe it happened in 2011.
Want this for Christmas! :D
it is a very good book. I got it as an early Christmas present and so far i am on chapter 3. It is a real page turner! :)