Patricia McCormick crea storie potenti e inquietanti per giovani adulti che spesso si addentrano in problemi psicologici e sociali complessi. Il suo stile letterario è incisivo ed empatico, rivelando la vita interiore dei personaggi e le loro lotte con traumi, dipendenze e autolesionismo. Come giornalista, ha affinato la capacità di radicare le sue narrazioni in ambientazioni avvincenti e realistiche. McCormick si distingue per il suo approccio coraggioso a tematiche sensibili, offrendo ai lettori una profonda riflessione.
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.
My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights; Illustrated Edition for Younger Readers
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.
Valle dello Swat, Pakistan, 9 ottobre 2012, ore dodici. La scuola è finita, e Malala insieme alle sue compagne è sul vecchio bus che la riporta a casa. All'improvviso un uomo sale a bordo e spara tre proiettili, colpendola in pieno volto e lasciandola in fin di vita. Malala ha appena quindici anni, ma per i talebani è colpevole di aver gridato al mondo sin da piccola il suo desiderio di leggere e studiare. Per questo deve morire. Ma Malala non muore: la sua guarigione miracolosa sarà l'inizio di un viaggio straordinario dalla remota valle in cui è nata fino all'assemblea generale delle Nazioni Unite. Oggi Malala è il simbolo universale delle donne che combattono per il diritto alla cultura e al sapere, ed è stata la più giovane candidata di sempre al Premio Nobel per la Pace. Questo libro è la storia vera e avvincente come un romanzo della sua vita coraggiosa, un inno alla tolleranza e al diritto all'educazione di tutti i bambini, il racconto appassionato di una voce capace di cambiare il mondo.
"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...
In this powerful and emotional New York Times bestseller, Nobel Peace Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai shares various stories of displacement, including her own. Part memoir, part communal storytelling, We Are Displaced introduces readers to some of the incredible girls Malala has met on her many journeys and lets each tell her story …
