| Malala: Activist for Girls' Education Contributor(s): Frier, Raphaële (Author), Fronty, Aurélia (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1580897851 ISBN-13: 9781580897853 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | School & Education |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2016009136 |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.2" W x 10.4" (1.20 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 187925 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A realistic and inspiring look at Malala Yousafzai's childhood in Taliban-controlled Pakistan and her struggle to ensure education for girls -- Kirkus Reviews Malala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. When she was just fifteen-years old, the Taliban attempted to kill Malala, but even this did not stop her activism. At age eighteen Malala became the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to ensure the education of all children around the world. Malala's courage and conviction will inspire young readers in this beautifully illustrated biography. Batchelder Award Honor Book Surpasses similar books] in contextual scope -- School Library Journal A solid introduction to the Nobel Peace Prize winner-- Publisher's Weekly |