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Show FiltersA Girl Called Genghis Khan
"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." -- publisher
Rani in Search of a Rainbow
Rani is a little girl in Pakistan whose family become displaced by rain which turns into a flood. Now a refugee, she befriends Juju, a sick boy in the neighboring tent. Together, they find friendship and laughter in the refugee camps. |cProvided by publisher
The Night of the Moon
Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.