Patricia McCormick crafts powerful and unsettling stories for young adults that often delve into complex psychological and social issues. Her literary style is incisive and empathetic, revealing characters' inner lives and their struggles with trauma, addiction, and self-harm. As a journalist, she has honed an ability to ground her narratives in compelling and realistic settings. McCormick is distinguished by her courageous approach to sensitive subject matter, offering readers profound reflection.
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.
Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region. Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. And she nearly lost her life for the right to be educated: She was shot while riding the bus on her way home from school. Now Malala is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
"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 …
