84 pages 2 hours read

Christina Lamb, Malala Yousafzai

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012

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Malala’s grandfather appears to have limited support for his son. In contrast, Malala’s father fully supports her. How does her father’s support allow Malala to persevere? Include examples.

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Malala’s mother gave up going to school because her cousins stayed at home. How is Malala different and why might she have not been influenced by other girls?

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Malala shares a story about a TV show she watched. The show included a boy with a magical pencil. In what ways does the magical pencil relate to the life of her family and her own life?

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