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A Girl Called Genghis Khan: How Maria Toorpakai Wazir Pretended to Be a Boy, Defied the Taliban, and Became a World Famous Squash Player Volume 5
Contributor(s): Lord, Michelle (Author), Malik, Shehzil (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1454931361     ISBN-13: 9781454931362
Publisher: Union Square Kids
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2019
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Racket Sports
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2019011079
Age Level: 6-9
Grade Level: 1-4
Lexile Measure: 710(Not Available)
Series: People Who Shaped Our World
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.6" W x 10.9" L (1.10 lbs) 48 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
- Ethnic Orientation - Asian
- Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest
- Topical - Girl's Interest
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product
Review Citations: Booklist 09/01/2019 pg. 102
 
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Publisher Description:
This compelling, timely, and empowering picture book introduces children to Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a Pakistani girl who braved threats from the Taliban in order to play the sport she loved.

"Malik's artwork is extraordinary, with each page displaying brilliant colors and poster-worthy images that contribute to the narrative's overall messages of female empowerment and triumph against impossible odds. . . . this book has something for every reader." --Booklist

Meet Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a Pakistani girl who loved sports and longed for the freedom that boys in her culture enjoyed. She joined a squash club to pursue her dream, and was taunted, teased, and beaten--but still continued playing. Then, when Maria received an award from the President of Pakistan for outstanding achievement, the Taliban threatened her squash club, her family, and her life. Although forced to quit the team, she refused to give up. Maria kept practicing the game in her bedroom every day for three years Her hard work and perseverance in the face of overwhelming obstacles will inspire all children.

 
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