A review by amdame1
Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave by Shyima Hall, Lisa Wysocky

3.0

Shyima was one of eleven children living with her family in Egypt. Her family fell upon some hard times. Shyima's older sister had been working for a family but was caught stealing. To make amends, Shyima's parents sold her as a slave to this family in her sister's place. She was only 8 years old at the time.

Shyima tells her story of the time spent with this family and the hardships she endured with them. She also tells of moving to the US and how she was eventually freed.

The voice is young and authentic. I feel like students will be drawn to this book by the title but the story itself will keep them engaged.