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One Girl

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In One Girl by Andrea Beaty, readers are taken on an inspiring journey that celebrates the power of books and imagination. Through vibrant illustrations and a poetic narrative, the story highlights how a single book can ignite a young girl's curiosity and open a world of possibilities. This children's book beautifully underscores the transformative impact of reading on a child's life.
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You might enjoy this book if you are looking for an inspiring and empowering children's story that celebrates the power of imagination and the difference one person can make in the world. Ideal for young readers with an interest in creativity and the transformative impact of learning and exploration, this charming tale encourages curiosity and the pursuit of dreams.

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One Girl

Inspired by the idea of empowering girls around the world to demand their right to education, one girl lights a small spark which catches fire, and eventually lights up the whole world.

A lyrical, meditative text on the power of reading and writing and how one child can change the world by the bestselling author of the Questioneers series

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One Girl. One spark. Faint and fading in the dark. Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Glow. Tiny ember. Burning low.

Inspired by the global movement to empower girls through education, this lyrical story tells of one small girl who reads a book that lights a spark. She shares what she learns with her class, and the spark grows. The girl is then moved to write her own story, which she shares with girls around the globe, and it ignites a spark in them, lighting up the whole world.

This heartwarming and moving narrative shows how books and education can inspire change and how one child can make a huge difference.

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One Girl by Andrea Beaty, with sparse yet precise rhyming text, combines seamlessly with Phumiruk's stunning illustrations to create a lyrical narrative. The book invites children to discover their voices and inner strength, underscoring the transformative power of storytelling. Reviews praise its enchanting portrayal of potential and empowerment, particularly for young girls.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419719059

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
  • Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Andrea Beaty is the author of the bestselling Questioneers series, among other children’s titles. She lives just outside Chicago.
Dow Phumiruk is a children’s book illustrator and the winner of the SCBWI On-The-Verge Emerging Voices Award. She lives in Colorado with her family.

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