Patricia McCormick Knihy

Malála pochází z Pákistánu, ráda kouká na seriály, čte si, často se zlobí na mladší sourozence a hodiny si vydrží povídat s kamarádkami. Ze všeho nejraději se ale učí. Ve škole může zapomenout na svůj každodenní život a objevovat svět. Tedy až do doby, než hnutí Talibán zakáže dívkám do školy chodit. Malála právo dívek na vzdělání začne hájit. To se však Talibánu nelíbí, a tak musí Malála s rodinou prchnout do Anglie. V boji ale pokračuje. V roce 2014 jako vůbec nejmladší člověk v historii obdrží Nobelovu cenu za mír. Její poslání tím však teprve začíná...

The inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little horse who became a Marine. When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse.

The illustrated adaptation recounts the inspiring journey of Malala Yousafzai, a courageous teenager who defied the Taliban's oppression to advocate for girls' education. Aimed at readers aged 7 and up, it highlights her bravery and determination in the face of danger, making her story accessible and engaging for younger audiences. Through vibrant illustrations, the book emphasizes the importance of education and the fight for rights, showcasing Malala's resilience and commitment to making a difference.

Thirteen-year-old Lakshmi leaves her poor mountain home in Nepal thinking that she is to work in the city as a maid only to find that she has been sold into the sex slave trade in India and that there is no hope of escape.

Eleven-year-old Arn is walking through the countryside in Cambodia. His whole town is walking with him. They're walking into one of the most tragic moments of history: the Killing Fields.Based on the true story of Arn Chorn-Pond, this is an achingly raw and powerful novel about a child of war who becomes a man of peace.

"It was April 5, 1943, and the Gestapo would arrive any minute. Dietrich Bonhoeffer had been expecting this day for a long time. He had put his papers in order--and left a few notes specifically for Hitlers men to see. Two SS agents climbed the stairs and told the boyish-looking Bonhoeffer to come with them. He calmly said good-bye to his parents, put his Bible under his arm, and left. Upstairs there was proof, in his own handwriting, that this quiet young minister was part of a conspiracy to kill Adolf Hitler"--Amazon.com

Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, Private Matt Duffy grapples with the complexities of heroism after receiving a Purple Heart in an Iraqi hospital. As he navigates the emotional and psychological aftermath of war, the story delves into themes of courage, sacrifice, and the burdens carried by soldiers. Duffy's journey reflects the often-unseen challenges faced by veterans, highlighting the stark contrast between society's perception of heroism and the personal battles that unfold within.

Originally published: Honesdale, Pa.: Front Street, 2000.

You say it's up to me to do the talking. You lean forward and your black leather chair groans, like a living thing. Like the cow it was before somebody killed it and turned it into a chair in a shrink's office in a loony bin...

Malála pochází z Pákistánu a poprvé vzbudila zájem veřejnosti v jedenácti letech, když začala psát pro BBC o životě pod nadvládou Tálibánu a o tom, jak její rodina bojuje za vzdělávání dívek. V říjnu 2012 se stala terčem útoku – neznámý muž ji střelil do hlavy, když se vracela autobusem domů ze školy. Dívka však zázračně přežila a její osud i odvaha, s níž v Pákistánu dál pokračovala ve své osvětové kampani, jí vynesla Nobelovu cenu míru za rok 2014. Svůj životní příběh vylíčila v knize Já jsem Malála (česky 2014). Nový titul se zaměřuje na fenomén migrace. Malála líčí vlastní zážitky i zážitky dalších migrantů, nelehké podmínky v uprchlických táborech, bezvýchodnost a nepochopení, s nimiž se musí uprchlíci potýkat. Malála je ve světě vnímána jako inspirativní osobnost a její nová kniha, která si všímá také osudu dětí, dokáže oslovit i mladší čtenářské publikum.