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kidlitlove's review against another edition
5.0
I can hardly wait to read this to my class. It will open all sorts of discussions about education, the status of girls in the world, indentured servitude.
catherine_mack's review against another edition
3.0
A nicely told story with a brave young female protagonist, perfect for upper elementary school students. There were a couple of things I felt the author left unexplored that would have made the story even more interesting, like the fact that the younger sister had a new outfit for the wedding even though the family were in debt and Amal was enslaved. Amal’s feelings when she found out were a little glossed over I thought.
Still I’m sure this will be a great read for our Year 5/6 students.
Still I’m sure this will be a great read for our Year 5/6 students.
aazim_epub's review against another edition
4.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5/5
"Regret, I was learning, was the sharpest knife there was."
- Aisha Saeed, Amal Unbound.
One insult leads to the nightmary chapters of Amal's life.
She stole my heart. She broke my heart. And taught me an important lesson "life isn't fair"
"Regret, I was learning, was the sharpest knife there was."
- Aisha Saeed, Amal Unbound.
One insult leads to the nightmary chapters of Amal's life.
She stole my heart. She broke my heart. And taught me an important lesson "life isn't fair"
bethsandford's review
4.0
I read this book as it was chosen for the Global Read Aloud 2018. It is well written and covers many global issues that young readers should be aware. However, as a third grade teacher I thought most of the topics that arose in the story would be difficult to cover with my class at the beginning of the year.
t3rotzal's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
emmy_xx's review against another edition
4.0
Amal and her story will always have a special place in my heart ❤
adreaminaqua's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars! I didn’t realize this was a YA book but I think it was a great way to introduce young readers to the injustices that happen overseas. I appreciated the heaviness of the subject met without the graphic detail for a change. It’s a short book too, so perfect for a long flight or long commute.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
This story dashes to pieces the idea that extreme power imbalances, misogyny, and corrupt governance are a thing of the past. There is a historical feel to the farm setting, the limited educational opportunities for girls, and the feudal nature of land ownership and debt collections. But there is nothing historical about this.
The author's note draws attention to the very current problems of educational and power discrepancies in societies. While this story focuses in on Amal's Pakistani village and the surrounding area, there are universal struggles of friendship and courage here, too.
The author's note draws attention to the very current problems of educational and power discrepancies in societies. While this story focuses in on Amal's Pakistani village and the surrounding area, there are universal struggles of friendship and courage here, too.