Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed (English) Paperback Book

Description: Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed A brilliant book about diversity, privilege, girls and womens status, education, corruption and oppression, but also about a girl with a mission. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An uplifting novel for 11-13 year olds about oppression, privilege, girls and womens status, education and diversity, and also a heartwarming story about a girl with a missionTwelve-year-old Amal loves learning and dreams of becoming a teacher.Then something unimaginable happens-after an accidental run-in with the son of her villages corrupt landlord, she is forced to work as his familys servant to pay off her own familys debt.At the opulent and corrupt Khan estate, Amal realises she will have to find a way to work with others in order to bring about change, and to achieve her dreams.Inspired by Malala Yousafzai, Amal Unbound is a heartwarming story for brave girls everywhere. Notes Amal lives in a quiet Pakistani village and dreams of being a teacher, but a run-in with a corrupt landlord means she must work as their servant to pay off her familys debt: can Amal ever realise her dreams? Author Biography Aisha Saeed is a Pakistani-American writer, teacher and attorney. She has been featured on MTV, the Huffington Post, NBC and the BBC, and, as one of the founding members of the much talked about We Need Diverse Books campaign, she is helping change the conversation about diverse books. Aisha lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and sons. Review Raw, honest, funny, charming and hopeful. A reminder of how people with privilege should never underestimate the courage and strength of young people fighting for their rights. Girls and boys everywhere can learn so much from a young girl like Amal. -- Randa Abdel-FattahA wonderfully uplifting tale of courage and the fight for justice. Saeed has created a compelling story that shines a light on a part of our world that has been ignored for far too long. -- Zana FraillonA beautiful and moving story about indentured servitude, economic class, family, resistance and ultimately—freedom. Amals story and the many people we meet in it are so thoughtfully and deeply rendered, I remain haunted by their struggles and changed by their journeys. -- Jacqueline WoodsonThis heroic story about a girls struggle to become educated against overwhelming odds will open readers eyes and hearts. A gorgeous and compelling read. -- Laurie Halse AndersonSaeed infuses this true-to-life story of unjust power dynamics in a poor Pakistani village with a palpable sense of dread regarding the fate of the inquisitive, industrious, poetry-loving titular character…Amals experience navigating an unfamiliar social hierarchy in the landlords lavish estate exposes her to pervasive gender inequities and unfair labour practices…Saeeds eloquent, suspenseful, eye-opening tale offers a window into the contemporary practice of indentured servitude and makes a compelling case for the power of girls education to transform systemic injustice. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *A Pakistani girls dreams of an education dissolve when she is forced into indentured servitude…Amal narrates, her passion for learning, love for her family, and despair at her circumstance evoked with sympathy and clarity, as is the setting. Inspired by Malala Yousafzai and countless unknown girls like her, Saeeds timely and stirring middle-grade debut is a celebration of resistance and justice. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Readers will find that a little perseverance and a heart filled with hope can eventually surmount a harsh reality. Saeed fills her prose with lush descriptions of Pakistani life, while still managing to connect with readers whose surroundings and experience will be starkly different. Hand to any reader who struggles with definitive gender roles, norms, and expectations held in place by societal structures. * Booklist *Saeeds eloquent, suspenseful, eye-opening tale offers a window into the contemporary practice of indentured servitude and makes a compelling case for the power of girls education to transform systemic injustice. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *A beautifully written and extraordinary narrative of one young girl and her determination to invoke change. Essential reading. * Diva Booknerd *Full of character and interest and written with a lovely balanced clarity, it celebrates the power of the gutsy individual. * Magpies Magazine *Inspired by Malala Yousafzai, who advocates for womens rights in Pakistan, this is a compelling tale of one girls determination to make the world a fairer place. * Booktrust UK *Saeeds rich, complex middle grade debut takes a nuanced look at the socioeconomics of modern Pakistan while sharing an empowering message about family, literacy, and culture. * School Library Journal, Best Books of 2018 * Promotional An uplifting novel for 11-13 year olds about oppression, privilege, girls and womens status, education and diversity, and also a heartwarming story about a girl with a mission Prizes Short-listed for West Australian Young Readers Book Awards 2019 (Australia) Review Quote Raw, honest, funny, charming and hopeful. A reminder of how people with privilege should never underestimate the courage and strength of young people fighting for their rights. Girls and boys everywhere can learn so much from a young girl like Amal. Promotional "Headline" An uplifting novel for 11-13 year olds about oppression, privilege, girls and womens status, education and diversity, and also a heartwarming story about a girl with a mission Description for Sales People Aisha Saeed is one of the founding members of the We Need Diverse Books campaign. Afterword discusses the worlds most famous Pakistani schoolgirl and education advocate, Malala Yousafzai. Heart-warming and educational with similar feel-good, triumph-against-the-odds feeling as The War that Saved My Life. Tackles hot topic issues diversity, privilege, girls and womens status, education, corruption and oppression. Details ISBN1925773027 Author Aisha Saeed Pages 240 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1925773027 ISBN-13 9781925773026 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-05-28 Imprint The Text Publishing Company Place of Publication Melbourne Country of Publication Australia Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Publisher Text Publishing Language English UK Release Date 2018-05-28 Alternative 9781925626971 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2018-05-27 AU Release Date 2018-05-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117662357;

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