Patricia McCormick crée des histoires puissantes et troublantes pour jeunes adultes qui abordent souvent des problèmes psychologiques et sociaux complexes. Son style littéraire est incisif et empathique, révélant la vie intérieure des personnages et leurs luttes contre le traumatisme, la dépendance et l'automutilation. En tant que journaliste, elle a perfectionné sa capacité à ancrer ses récits dans des décors captivants et réalistes. McCormick se distingue par son approche courageuse des sujets sensibles, offrant aux lecteurs une profonde réflexion.
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.
Quand les talibans prirent le contrôle de la vallée du Swat, au Pakistan, une toute jeune fille éleva la voix. Refusant l'ignorance à laquelle la condamnait le fanatisme, Malala Yousafzaï résolut de se battre pour continuer d'aller à l'école. Son courage faillit lui coûter la vie : en octobre 2012, à 15 ans, elle est grièvement blessée d'une balle dans la tête. Cet attentat censé la faire taire l'a au contraire confortée dans son engagement en faveur de l'éducation des filles dans son pays et, au-delà, des millions d'enfants non scolarisés de par le monde. Ce livre est le récit bouleversant d'une famille exilée à cause du terrorisme, de parents courageux qui, dans une société où les garçons sont rois, ont manifesté un amour immense à leur fille et l'ont encouragée à s'instruire, à écrire, à dénoncer l'insoutenable et à exiger, pour toutes et tous, l'accès au savoir.. un symbole mondial de lutte contre l'extrémisme religieux. L'Humanité.
"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 …
