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Malala's Magic Pencil

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In Malala's Magic Pencil, Malala Yousafzai draws inspiration from her childhood dreams of a magic pencil that could change the world around her. The book chronicles her transformational journey, reflecting her early desires to impact her community and highlighting the power of education and hope in effecting change. Through captivating illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, it delivers an inspiring message about using one's voice and imagination to make a difference.
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You might enjoy this book if you're inspired by stories of resilience and courage. It presents an empowering tale for young readers, showing how one girl dares to dream of a better world and the power of education to change lives. The beautifully illustrated narrative encourages children to imagine how they too can make a difference.

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Based on her inspirational life, Malala Yousafzai's first picture book will inspire all young readers to find the magic around them.

Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Children's Book Award!

As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil that she could use to redraw reality. She would use it to give gifts to her family, to erase the smell from the rubbish dump near her house, to sleep an extra hour in the morning.

As she grew older, Malala wished for bigger and bigger things. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.

This beautifully illustrated picture book tells Malala's story, in her own words, for a younger audience and shows them the worldview that allowed her to hold on to hope and to make her voice heard even in the most difficult of times.

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Malala's Magic Pencil is praised for its inspiring and empowering message, as it encourages children to dream big and use their voices to create change. The story, drawn from Malala's own experiences, is noted for its beautiful illustrations and accessible language, making complex issues approachable for young readers. Reviewers often highlight its potential to teach children about social issues and resilience through a relatable narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241322574

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by KerascoΓ«t

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Malala Yousafzai (Author) Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist, student and the youngest person ever awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. At age 15, she was shot by the Taliban for speaking out for the rights of girls in her community to go to school. Malala recovered, continued her campaign and, as co-founder of Malala Fund, is building a global movement of support for girls' education. malala.org Kerascoet (Illustrator) Kerascoet is the joint pen name of the French illustrators, comics and animation artists Marie Pommepuy (b. 1978) and Sebastien Cosset (b. 1975). A married couple, they met while attending the Olivier de Serres art school. Kerascoet have worked on numerous bandes dessinees as well as children's books, and in advertising. Several of their comics have been published in English to critical acclaim. They were nominated for the Ignatz Award for Outstanding Graphic Novel for Beauty, and for an Eisner Award for their comic Beautiful Darkness.

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