Girl Called Genghis Khan, A : How Maria Toorpakai Wazir Pretended to Be a Boy, Defied the Taliban, and Became a World Famous Squash Player Hardback
by Michelle Lord
Illustrated by Shehzil Malik
Part of the People Who Shaped Our World series
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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. 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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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:48 pages, Full-colour illustrations
- Publisher:Union Square & Co.
- Publication Date:23/07/2019
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- ISBN:9781454931362
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:48 pages, Full-colour illustrations
- Publisher:Union Square & Co.
- Publication Date:23/07/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9781454931362
