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Razia's Ray of Hope

One Girl's Dream of an Education

Elizabeth SunebySeries: CitizenKid
4.8
(5)
Pages
32
Year
2013
Language
English

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Razia dreams of getting an education, but in her small village in Afghanistan, girls haven't been allowed to attend school for many years. When a new girls' school opens in the village, a determined Razia must convince her father and oldest brother that educating her would be best for her, their family and their community.

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"Purposeful in a positive way, this imaginatively illustrated book should open readers' eyes to issues facing children who live in very different circumstances."
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"This inspirational story is as beautifully illustrated as it is told. It is vital that young readers have stories like this one to show them that positive change is possible in the world, and that believing in yourself is the first step."
Mary Chapin Carpenter, multi-platinum Grammy-winning recording artist/songwriter

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