| Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges: Overcoming Adversity Around the World Contributor(s): Sundem, Garth (Author) |
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ISBN: 163198277X ISBN-13: 9781631982774 Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018006870 |
| Lexile Measure: 1000 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.2" W x 7.4" (0.45 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Inspiring true stories of kids from around the world of kids who have overcome obstacles to create success for themselves. The third installment in the Real Kids, Real Stories collection again travels the world with inspirational short stories of young people who overcame adversity and persevered in the face of extreme challenges. Soosan Firooz broke barriers to become Afghanistan's first female rapper and speaks out about the oppression and hardships women in her country must overcome. David Omondi in Kenya built his own radio station despite a lack of resources. And Kevin Breel speaks out about his own depression to help save lives. The thirty short stories in Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges will inspire readers to believe in themselves, strive for success, overcome obstacles, and create change in the world--even when faced with a challenge. Note: Several stories in this book address intense and serious situations, which some readers may find unsettling. |
