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Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place.
She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a
dream--to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria,
Yusra's home--and her pool--were no longer safe. Yusra and her
sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search
of safety. In the inspirational tale that follows, Yusra's
courageous spirit shines. Crammed on a too-small refugee boat,
disaster strikes when the boat's motor breaks! Scared but
determined, Yusra plunges into the water and starts swimming.
Infused with hope, Yusra's story encourages readers to pursue their
own dreams, revealing how she met waves of danger with strength and
perseverance. One breath at a time. Readers will dive into this
courageous tale of an athlete, refugee, and hero who inspired the
world with her resolve to pursue her Olympic dream.
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Unsettled (Hardcover)
Reem Faruqi
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R492
R423
Discovery Miles 4 230
Save R69 (14%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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From the author of Lailah's Lunchbox and Unsettled comes a powerful
picture book biography about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the
Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls
across Pakistan at a time when girls weren't encouraged to go to
school. "Powerful prose underscores Milloo's determination and the
importance of gender equity in education. The detailed art invites
readers to linger over each page, poring over collaged outfits and
patterns, all of which evoke a strong sense of place." -Kirkus
Reviews (starred review) Maryam was a trailblazer for women's
education and the author is her granddaughter, creating a personal,
inspiring tale. Perfect for fans of Malala's Magic Pencil and She
Persisted! Milloo lives in a time when school is considered
unnecessary for girls. But to Milloo, education is essential. When
Milloo reads, her thoughts dance. Milloo courageously dreams of
becoming a teacher, but in fifth grade her parents tell her she has
had enough school. Milloo is heartbroken but finds a way to achieve
her educational goals, graduating high school and college with
honors. When she's married, Milloo's husband tells her to stay
home, but she does not let that stop her. She decides to open a
school in her house and later opens more schools around Karachi,
Pakistan, fulfilling her dreams.
Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and
her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends
who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time
author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant
illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on
intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic
observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.
Fountas & Pinnell Level N
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Unsettled (Paperback)
Reem Faruqi
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R286
R226
Discovery Miles 2 260
Save R60 (21%)
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I Can Help (Hardcover)
Reem Faruqi; Illustrated by Mikela Prevost
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R369
Discovery Miles 3 690
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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