Malala is a young girl who has been taught from a young age to stand up for what she believes. In this abridged version of her longer book, Malala takes readers along while discussing her story about how she fought for her right as a girl to go to school. Because of it being an abridged version of her longer book, it does seem choppy at points but the message she brings of standing up for what isn't right and what you believe still shines through.

RGG: A middle-grade version of Malala's Yousafzai memoir. While the writing may be simpler, the events, ideas, and voice of Malala are still comprehensive, complex and courageous.

RGG: A middle-grade version of Malala's Yousafzai memoir. While the writing may be simpler, the events, ideas, and voice of Malala are still comprehensive, complex and courageous.

I like that this book exists, as I think there need to be good Malala books for upper elementary. However, because it is an abridgment of the longer book, to me it was a bit choppy. I also thought it doesn't really give enough context to the storytelling, so it doesn't flow as well as the teen version and it might be confusing for younger audiences. In general, I feel positive about it, but I wish it felt a little more cohesive. ( )

This story shares the story of Malala --- a young girl who refused to stay quiet and accept the ongoing corruption. When she found out that she would no longer be allowed to go to school and be educated, she risked her life to keep that right. She spoke up against discrimination and continues to speak up for the education of girls and young women. ( )