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I read this one on the recommendation of my 9 year old.
It is a well written book and truly brings out Malala's voice ( even though she had help writing it).
And I can see it is inspiring my daughter to voice her concerns on various wrongs happening in the world.

She plans to write to Malala and ask her how she can help as well.
When a book can get a kid to feel as much to want to be the change, i say it is a winner.

hayleyccc4's review against another edition

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5.0

Perfect. Just Perfect. After reading this book, a girl I had formerly known nothing about became my all-time idol. I loved it!

julie_ann_harper_1633's review against another edition

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5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I learner so much about the Taliban and Pakistan. Malala opens your eyes to the terror that has been going on in Pakistan for years. You learn about the girls hunger for learning and the secret ways they meet to learn anything they can.

bmpicc's review against another edition

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5.0

I LOVED this book. I read the young reader version, so I am sure there are some stories that were glossed over. That being said, I still adored this book and can not believe how strong this young lady is! I have seen interviews with her before and I knew she had a very supportive father. What I did not realize was HOW supportive and uplifting he was/is. This is a man who despite social norms, wanted his daughter and all the other girls to have a chance at an education. He went above and beyond to give everyone a chance and to raise them up. I read this book to learn more about Malala and ended up falling in love with her family. Her mother grew so much throughout this story too. A constant support for her family and then as an adult getting an education herself. So beautiful... I highly recommend this book (or the adult version!).

brandinos_life's review

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

3.75

aoosterwyk's review against another edition

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4.0

Our second option for our middle school One Book/One Summer this year. Also a gripping read, although maybe not as "hang on to your seat" as Unbroken. Definitely a younger voice, concerned not only with her promotion of education for all, but friends, arguments with her brothers, and because of her age, a more limited world view.
Still a wonderful way to get students thinking in a more global perspective and about how important an education is- especially if you are prevented from getting one. I can see this leading to activist projects for our kids.

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