![]() ![]() It made me think about privilege, freedom, education, and bravery, in particular. The book provides layers upon layers of themes and issues to consider. I don’t know her age, and although I suspect that the book is targeted by marketing teams for middle graders, it is quite simply a must-read for everyone. It’s an unforgettable story about a girl’s courage to survive. I’ve been thinking about it almost daily since I’ve read it. Ricki’s Review: I read this book in one sitting. When it becomes clear just how far they will go to protect their interests, Amal realizes she will have to find a way to work with others if they are ever to exact change in a cruel status quo, and if Amal is ever to achieve her dreams. Most troubling, though, is Amal’s growing awareness of the Khans’ nefarious dealings. Life at the opulent Khan estate is full of heartbreak and struggle for Amal-especially when she inadvertently makes an enemy of a girl named Nabila. ![]() Then the unimaginable happens-after an accidental run-in with the son of her village’s corrupt landlord, Amal must work as his family’s servant to pay off her own family’s debt. Amal is upset, but she doesn’t lose hope and finds ways to continue learning. Her dreams are temporarily dashed when-as the eldest daughter-she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. ![]() Goodreads Summary: Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal’s Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she’s busy pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher one day. ![]()
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