Malala Yousafzai (She Dared)

by Jenni L. Walsh

Overview

Meet Malala. Get inspired.

Malala Yousafzai always knew she wanted to become a doctor someday. But a new extremist group in her home country of Pakistan wanted to stop girls from going to school.Malala knew what was important, and so she spoke out. Even after she was attacked on a bus for her views, she persisted.Learn about Malala's incredible recovery and her journey to becoming a world-famous advocate of girls' rights and education — and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize winner.This highly accessible and narrative biography includes full-color photos and educational info!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338149043
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	She Dared
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	222,356
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jenni L. Walsh's passion lies in transporting readers to another world, be it in historical or contemporary settings. She is a proud graduate of Villanova University, and lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with her husband, daughter, son, and newfypoo. She also writes historical fiction for adults and children. Learn more about Jenni and her books at jennilwalsh.com.

Read an Excerpt

Finally, a week after the girls' schools should have reopened, Malala's neighbor whispered something positive through their wall: The Taliban agreed to let girls go back to school.A huge smile spread across Malala's face, until she learned more. The Taliban meant only girls up to Year 4 could attend, in the classes for both boys and girls. Malala was in Year 5, in the girls-only school.But she wouldn't let that stop her. Her teacher wanted to teach and she wanted to learn, so she would pretend she was younger. The next morning, Malala got dressed for school. She reached for her normal uniform, then stopped herself. She didn't dare wear her favorite pink outfit either. Colorful clothes would bring too much attention to her. Instead, Malala dressed in plain clothes and snuck to school.She did it the next day, too.Malala did it every day that week, without the Taliban knowing. Her heart raced as she passed them on the streets, silently pleading with them not to read her mind, not to know her destination was a classroom. They looked so scary with their covered faces.Malala's teacher told her, "The secret school is our silent protest."Malala didn't dare write about it as Gul Makai. School was too precious to her.But she didn't keep quiet otherwise. She continued to share other details of Gul Makai's life. And Malala continued to give interviews with her dad. Her mum always encouraged Malala and her two brothers to get their education and create their own paths in life. And Malala was passionate about it during the interviews and speeches. Her father spoke with his hands, waving them wildly to make a point. Malala spoke with her eyes and a clear, strong voice."Education is education," she said. "Education is neither Eastern nor Western. It is human."

Editorial Reviews

Praise for She Dared: Malala Yousafzai"Accessible for independent readers, including younger students looking for more challenging material. Walsh tackles difficult subject matter, such as extremism and violence, in an age-appropriate manner." — School Library JournalPraise for She Dared: Bethany Hamilton"An inspiration to readers... Recommended." — School Library Connection"Many of the passages are powerful, depicting the drama of Hamilton's experiences and demonstrating the impact of her Christian faith, her mental toughness, and her family's support." — School Library Journal"While engaging text puts readers in the life-or-death moment, the book focuses more on Bethany's recovery... [an] inspirational journey." — Booklist

From the Publisher

11/01/2018

Gr 3–6—Walsh begins Malala Yousafzai's biography at age 10. Readers are introduced to a young Yousafzai and her loving family and promising future—and how it was all threatened when the Taliban invaded Pakistan. Walsh details life under Taliban rule and their attempt to murder Yousafzai, her subsequent recovery, and her later role as international education advocate. The text is accessible for independent readers, including younger students looking for more challenging material. Walsh tackles difficult subject matter, such as extremism and violence, in an age-appropriate manner. Much of the narrative is dedicated to the build up to the shooting; the Nobel Prize winner's teenage years and early adulthood are rushed at the end. A number of photos of Yousafzai are also included in the middle of the book. VERDICT A solid pick for middle grade readers.—Brittany McMahon, Westernport Elementary School, MD

School Library Journal